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Senior U.S. officials to visit the Solomon Islands amid China security concerns

White House Indo-Pacific coordinator Kurt Campbell and the State Department's top official for Asia will travel this week to the Solomon Islands, the White House said on Monday, amid concerns that the Pacific Island country is making a security pact with China.

Reuters

Asian shares sink as China says 1Q growth at 4.8%

Shares are lower in Asia after China reported that its economy expanded at a 4.8% annual pace in the last quarter

The Independent UK

Ardern leaves NZ on Asian trade mission

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is spending this week in Asia on a trade-oriented trip - her first overseas travel in two years.

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Retail can not only survive, it can thrive

From Beijing to Bangkok, the combination of a growing middle class -- and a young population that is increasingly aspirational in its consumer choices -- has resulted in the Asia Pacific region driving the global retail industry forward.

Bangkok Post

‘We need young, taller, faster and stronger players’

Veselin Matic, head coach of the national men’s basketball team, is on a mission to make India competitive at the Asian and world level. He talks about the current state of the sport, what the challenges are and what can be done to improve matters

The Hindu

US to host Asean leaders in mid-May

United States President Joe Biden will meet in mid-May with the leaders of Southeast Asian nations, with a likely focus on the rising power of China, the host country announced on Saturday.

Bangkok Post

Melb City FC draw 1-1 in ACL debut

Melbourne City FC's debut in the Asian Champions League against BG Pathum United ended in a 1-1 draw.

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Preferential Treatment of Ukrainian Refugees Shows Limits of Europe’s Multiculturalism

The broad welcome that many Ukrainians have received is a social good. But we should hope and work for a world in which all refugees receive the same treatment.

The News Lens

'Thai Messi' Chanathip Making Own Name in Japan

He is known as the "Thai Messi" and grew up idolizing Diego Maradona -- now Chanathip Songkrasin is making his own name after joining one of Asia's top clubs. The 159-centimeter (five foot two) attacking midfielder is a hero in Thailand, where he captains the national team and advertises everything…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Yamaha Unveils The 2022 MT-15 Entry-Level Naked Bike In India

Yamaha releases the 2022 iteration of the MT-15 in India. The MT-15 is loved all across Asia thanks to its sporty styling and approachable performance.

RideApart

Fearing inflation, Asia finally says bye to low interest rates

The region is moving to address inflationary warning signs after avoiding skyrocketing prices seen in the US.

Al Jazeera

Chanathip 'Thai Messi' Songkrasin making own name in Japan

He is known as the "Thai Messi" and grew up idolising Diego Maradona -- now Chanathip Songkrasin is making his own name after joining one of Asia's top clubs.

Bangkok Post

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April 8-14, 2022

The Independent UK

ASPS advocates increasing investment in Vietnam

Asia Plus Securities (ASPS) recommends increasing investment in Vietnam, citing the country's high growth prospects based on its ample local workforce, low minimum wage and steadily rising per capita income.

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Putin says Russia should pivot energy exports to Asia

Vladimir Putin says Europe is unable to immediately replace Russian energy supplies.

Reuters

Worldwide COVID cases surpass 500 million as Omicron variant BA.2 surges

Global COVID-19 cases surpassed 500 million on Thursday, according to a Reuters tally, as the highly contagious BA.2 sub-variant of Omicron surges in many countries in Europe and Asia.

Newcastle Herald

Joyce says airport funding locked into budget

Airport executives will head to Singapore next month to try to secure their first Asian destination.

AAP

City, Sydney set for unique ACL test

Preview of the Asian Champions League campaigns for Sydney FC and Melbourne City, who kick off their campaigns in Vietnam and Thailand respectively.

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Bangkok Post

Thailand lags SE Asia peers in tourism recovery

Two years after tourism in Southeast Asia ground to a halt, travellers are getting back on planes as entry and Covid-19 quarantine rules are lifted in the region, but a full recovery will be slow and some long-time hotspots like Thailand are falling out of favour.

The Conversation

Indonesian political parties build close relations with China despite their anti-communist ideology

Southeast Asia’s largest economy Indonesia has been increasingly intimate in various sectors with the world’s second-largest economy, China.

Bangkok Post

Less rice for same price: inflation bites Asia

Profits at Ma Hong's spicy hotpot restaurant have been squeezed by about a fifth since he opened in downtown Beijing last year, crushed by beef tripe prices that have shot up by more than 50% and the surging costs of other key ingredients.

The Independent UK

Japan, Italy to lift defense ties amid China, Russia worries

Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi says he and his Italian counterpart agreed to step up military cooperation as Japan expands security ties with Europe amid concern about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its impact on Asia

Al Jazeera

South Korea’s bakeries, restaurants feel ripples of Ukraine war

Small businesses in Asia’s fourth-largest economy are grappling with surging prices of flour and cooking oil.

Asharq Al-Awsat

What Do We Know About 'Stealth Omicron' So Far?

What do we know about "stealth omicron" so far? It's an extra-contagious version of the omicron variant, but it doesn’t seem to cause more severe disease. Since it was first identified in November, BA.2 has been spreading around the globe, driving new surges in parts of Asia and Europe. It's…

Zenger

Just Nuts: Rescuers Save 32 Baby Squirrels From Traffickers

The rescue of the Caucasian squirrels took place in the city of Sardasht.

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