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Nancy Pelosi: China cannot stop US officials from visiting Taiwan

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday that China will not isolate Taiwan by preventing U.S. officials from traveling there.She made the remarks in Tokyo on the final leg of an Asia tour highlighted by a visit to Taiwan that infuriated China.The Chinese have tried to isolate Taiwan, Pelosi said,…

Evening Standard

Nagpur's Shomira picked to represent NBA Academy again in 15 days, to attend BWB Asia camp in Canberra

NAGPUR: For the second time in a month, talented city hoopster Shomira Bidaye has been picked to represent NBA India Academy. A fortnight after attending the NBA Academy Games in Atlanta, the 17-year-old Shomira will now fly to Canberra, Australia, to represent the country in the 12th Basketball Without Borders…

The Times of India

Asian stock markets rise ahead of US jobs data

Asian stock markets are higher ahead of an update on the health of the U.S. jobs market while the Federal Reserve weighs whether more rate hikes are needed to cool surging inflation

The Independent UK

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Analysis-Global rice supplies at risk as harsh weather hits top exporters

Adverse weather across top rice suppliers in Asia, including the biggest exporter India, is threatening to reduce the output of the world's most important food staple and stoke food inflation that is already near record highs.

Reuters

Pelosi: China Cannot Stop US Officials from Visiting Taiwan

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday that China will not isolate Taiwan by preventing US officials from traveling there. She made the remarks in Tokyo on the final leg of an Asia tour highlighted by a visit to Taiwan that infuriated China. The Chinese have tried to isolate Taiwan,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

China-Taiwan news – live: Top Taiwan official found dead as China accused of attack simulation

Official had assumed charge to lead various missile production projects that sought to nearly double output

The Independent UK

US shoots itself in foot over Taiwan

Even pro-democracy critics of China’s authoritarian ways would have to call United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan an undue provocation that ended up as a lose-lose outcome for all concerned, including the 82-year-old congresswoman. Everything about it was misguided and self-indulgent, designed for domestic consumption in the…

Bangkok Post

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Saudi Arabia raises oil prices for Asia to record levels

Saudi Arabia raised oil prices for buyers in Asia to record levels, a sign the world’s largest exporter sees the region’s market remaining tight.

Bangkok Post

Does ASEAN Really Need an Official “Second Language”?

If Southeast Asia really needs to have official languages, choosing all the national languages of the ASEAN countries would be a prudent move.

The News Lens

China emphasizes ties with Southeast Asia in Cambodia meet

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi is stressing his country’s efforts to strengthen ties with Southeast Asian nations at a meeting with their foreign ministers, which comes as Beijing seeks to expand its influence in the region

The Independent UK

Asian central banks deploy FX reserves to fight currency bears

Asia’s emerging economies are drawing on large foreign exchange reserves to help prop up their currencies rather than going all-out with interest-rate hikes.

Bangkok Post

Pelosi's Taiwan trip leaves Asian countries nervously awaiting China's response

From the Philippines to Singapore, countries are worried the status quo could turn from tension to conflict. Southeast Asia especially feels the strain of living in the shadow of U.S.-China rivalry.

WEKU

Saudi Arabia Submits Bid to Host 2029 Asian Winter Games in NEOM

The Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee officially submitted a letter of interest to the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) to host the 10th Asian Winter Games (AWG) in TROJENA, NEOM’s global destination for mountain tourism. The letter included a brief of the Kingdom’s ambitious Vision 2030, which will support TROJENA…

Asharq Al-Awsat

China warns airlines to avoid ‘danger zones’ around Taiwan

China warned airlines operating in Asia to avoid flying in areas around Taiwan where it is conducting military exercises in response to U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to the island.

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Los Angeles Times

As Pelosi leaves Taiwan, stability in Asia grows more precarious

TAIPEI, Taiwan — The expressions of mutual support and admiration were broadcast on live TV and went off without a hitch.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Suez Canal Records All-time Highest Monthly Revenue

Egypt’s Suez Canal revenue reached $704 million in July, Canal Authority Chairman Osama Rabea said on Tuesday. The figure represents a 32.4% increase from the same month last year, when the canal only recorded $531.8 million. The canal is the fastest shipping route between Europe and Asia and one of…

The Guardian - UK

Nancy Pelosi in Taiwan: calls for calm in Asia as US-China tensions rise

South Korea calls for dialogue and Japan conveys concerns over drills, while North Korea praises China

The Times of India

Nancy Pelosi visit: China warns airlines to avoid ‘danger zones’ around Taiwan

BEIJING: China warned airlines operating in Asia to avoid flying in areas around Taiwan where it is conducting military exercises in response to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to the island.

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Bangkok Post

Zipmex allowing some altcoin withdrawals

Asia crypto exchange Zipmex Pte plans to allow users to withdraw some tokens from their trading accounts.

Reuters

China military operations 'concerning' says Japan gov't spokesperson

Japan called China's military exercises in response to U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan 'concerning' on Wednesday, but refrained from commenting on Pelosi's visit to Asia.

Bangkok Post

TAP Group launches 'Heineken Silver'

Boosted by an improvement in domestic beer consumption in the first half, Thai Asia Pacific Brewery Group (TAP), the marketer of Dutch beer brand Heineken, has rolled out a new beer product for the first time since Heineken entered the Thai market 27 years ago.

Benzinga

Fyllo Expands Presence In Asia Pacific With Appointment Of Robert Woolfrey As Managing Director

Fyllo, a platform providing data-driven marketing and regulatory solutions to drive new growth, recently announced the appointment of Robert Woolfrey as managing director for the Asia Pacific (APAC). Woolfrey will open and lead the company’s business in the region and report to Jeff Ragovin, Fyllo’s chief comme

Manchester Evening News

Newlywed couple missed out on £5k honeymoon due to 'airport errors'

Soumaya Elliot and husband Justin planned to go on an extravagant trip around Asia but were halted by issues at the airport

Wales Online

'We had to cancel our dream £5k honeymoon after airport errors made us miss our flights'

Soumaya Elliott, 30, and husband Justin, 33, splashed out on a four-week trip to Asia

The Independent UK

Tensions rise across Asia as Pelosi poised for Taiwan visit and Russia calls trip a ‘provocation’

Reports say Ms Pelosi will visit Taiwan on Tuesday night

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