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Russia scholar: Putin's neo-Eurasianism keys invasion

What is behind Russia's invasion of Ukraine? Prominent Russian literature scholar Ikuo Kameyama, the president of Nagoya University of Foreign Studies, who once interviewed former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev in 2014, believes Russian President Vladimir Putin might still be smarting from events of that year. The following is excerpted from…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

BYD Receives US' Largest Electric Truck Order From Einride

BYD announced so far the largest order for all-electric trucks outside of Asia, placed in the US by a Swedish freight technology company Einride.

InsideEVs

Taiwan Sees Limited Impact from Ukraine War on Chip Supply Chain

Taiwan expects little impact from the war in Ukraine on the supply of key raw materials for semiconductors, the government said on Saturday. Taiwan is a major chip manufacturer, home to the world's largest contract chip manufacturer and Asia's most valuable listed company, TSMC, and key to alleviating a global…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Japan worried about Russian invasion causing East Asian security concerns over China

The possible impact on East Asia's security environment stemming from Russia's invasion of Ukraine is making the Japanese government increase its vigilance.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Marijuana And Exotic Destinations: Will Thailand Become The Next Cannabis Tourism Hotspot?

Thailand, the first Asian country to decriminalize recreational cannabis, may soon experience a boom in its tourism industry, thanks to this legalization decision. Many experts from the travel industry believe the market will blossom like the marijuana plant itself.

Benzinga

Mystery bird: black-and-red broadbill, Cymbirhynchus macrorhynchos, a latin bird

This lovely southeast Asian mystery bird is a distant relative of another mystery bird that I shared this week. Trail

The Guardian - UK

Inflation In These Sectors Could Slow Down The Recovery In Asian Economies

On CNBC, HSBC economist Frederic Neumann said increased prices in energy, commodities and agriculture products are a big headwind for Asia’s economies.

Benzinga

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Kremlin says sanctions will cause Moscow problems but they can be solved

The Kremlin said on Friday that Western sanctions imposed on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine would cause problems for Moscow, but not insurmountable ones, with Russia set to widen its trade and economic ties with Asian countries.

Reuters

Ukraine-Russia crisis: Asian economies brace for inflation hit

Conflict in Ukraine and sanctions against Russia are expected to drive energy prices higher across Asia.

Al Jazeera

Asian Markets Track Wall St Rally as Traders Weigh Russia Sanctions

Equities bounced back Friday from the previous day's rout with investors taking their lead from a rally on Wall Street after Washington decided against imposing the stiffest sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to send troops into Ukraine sent shockwaves through Asian and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Asia shares rise after US rebound amid sanctions on Ukraine

Asian shares are mostly higher after U.S. stocks recovered toward the end of a wild trading day, as the world slapped sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK

World leaders fine-tune sanctions meant to punish Russia

Twenty million dollars in U.N. humanitarian funds for Ukraine

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

U.S. says Iranian 'MuddyWater' cyber actors targeting various sectors worldwide

Iran-linked cyber operations are targeting a range of government and private-sector organizations in multiple sectors across Asia, Africa, Europe and North America, U.S. security and law enforcement agencies said in an notice on Thursday.

Reuters

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The Independent UK

Asian stocks plunge after Putin announces action in Ukraine

Asian stock markets have plunged and oil prices surged to nearly $100 per barrel after President Vladimir Putin announced Russian military action in Ukraine

Bangkok Post

World’s choicest hotel brand lands in BKK with The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon

Bangkok’s network of luxury hotels is about to get a shake-up with the arrival of The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon, Asian flagship of the ultra glamourous Standard Hotels brand.

Chicago Sun-Times

India, Japan could be next Asian hosts of the Olympics

As it did with China, the IOC can envision India as a new frontier that will yield deep-pocketed sponsors, television rights deals and generous government support.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Olympics Say Goodbye to Asia after a Star-Crossed Run

The Olympics have said goodbye to Asia after a star-crossed run, and it's unclear when they'll be back after the continent hosted four of the last eight Games. The earliest the Summer Games could return is 2036, and the favorite could be the world's most populous country — not China,…

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The Independent UK

Olympics say goodbye to Asia after 4-year star-crossed run

The Olympics have said goodbye to Asia after a star-crossed run, and it’s unclear when they’ll be back after the continent hosted four of the last eight Games

Al Jazeera

Asian markets regain ground as investors hold breath on Ukraine

Investors see Russian troop movements near Ukraine and initial Western sanctions as leaving room to avoid war.

Foreign Affairs

A Practical Vision for South Korea

How Seoul Can Lead in Asia and Spur Growth at Home

Benzinga

Hong Kong Set to Overtake Singapore in SPAC Market, With Help From Mainland Sponsors

Key Takeaways: Hong Kong has received six SPAC listing applications in the last month, even as regional rival Singapore’s similar program starts to turn quiet Most of Hong Kong’s SPAC applicants are backed by mainland Chinese companies, highlighting a major advantage the city enjoys over Singapore By Jony Ho

France 24

Global markets plunge, oil prices jump as Russia recognises breakaway Ukraine regions

Russia's move to recognise the breakaway Ukrainian regions of Donetsk and Luhansk has sent ripples through global markets on Tuesday, with falls across Asia, and in early trading in Europe. Oil prices also jumped, with the international benchmark Brent Crude hitting its highest level since mid-2014. Investors are now focusing…

Al Jazeera

Ukraine crisis: Asia braces for economic fallout

Analysts see both winners and losers from crisis, with China likely to benefit from diversion of Russian exports.

Benzinga

Putin's Aggressive Moves Against Ukraine Lead To Bloodbath In Global Markets — Asia, Crypto, US Futures Suffer — Gold, Oil See Major Spikes

The move by Russian President Vladimir Putin to recognize two breakaway regions of Ukraine and subsequent movement of armed personnel and weapons in those areas threw the world’s markets into a state of a tizzy.

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