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Thailand starts banning the sale of cannabis without a prescription

Thailand has started banning the sale of cannabis to those without a prescription, three years after becoming the first country in Asia to decriminalize the plant

The Independent UK

Israel Iran conflict highlights Asia's dependence on Middle East oil

A blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could affect a number of Asian countries, making renewable energy capacity a crucial guard against volatility.

Euronews

Israel-Iran war highlights Asia's dependence on Middle East oil, and slow progress on clean energy

Asia’s dependence on Middle East oil and gas — and its slow shift to clean energy — leave it vulnerable to disruptions in shipments through the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

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Stocks Climb, Dollar Holds On Trade Hopes And Rate Bets

Asian markets rose Friday on fresh trade hopes and the dollar held around three-year lows amid bets of cuts to US interest rate cuts.

International Business Times

How Macau’s second world war experience shaped the territory

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the second world war, a conflict that left few corners of the globe untouched. In east Asia, the small Portuguese-administrated territory of Macau in southern China stood out as a rare neutral territory. But, despite its neutrality, Macau could not…

The Conversation

Why is the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank regionally significant?

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is holding its 10th Annual Meeting of Board of Governors from June 24 to 26 in Beijing.

Euronews

Asian shares are mixed as markets take a breather after recent volatility

Shares are mixed in Asia after U.S. stocks hung near their all-time high as financial markets caught their breath following recent bouts of volatility

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Singapore VC Granite Asia leads $60 million funding round for AI ‘data foundry’ Centific to fuel global expansion

“This funding round isn’t about necessity—it’s about ambition,” CEO Venkat Rangapuram said in a statement.

Fortune

After Iran, Is Taiwan Next? China Military, Russia Said To Combine Forces To Invade Asian Nation

NATO's Mark Rutte warns China and Russia could team up to invade Taiwan, escalating global tensions after Iran.

International Business Times UK

Asian shares gain as investors shift focus to Federal Reserve, tariffs

Asian shares have logged modest gains after U.S. stocks climbed to near their all-time high

The Independent UK

Barcelona 2025–26 Pre-Season Fixtures: Dates, Opponents, How to Watch

Barcelona will travel to Asia for their annual pre-season tour.

Sports Illustrated

AIIB elects former anti-corruption official as new president

Zou Jiayi has been elected as the next president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) by the group’s board of governors.

Euronews

Thailand commits £880m to F1 bid with street circuit in Bangkok

Thailand is looking to become the eighth Asian country on the current Formula One schedule

The Independent UK

Asian Stocks Up As Trump Announces Iran-Israel Ceasefire

Asian shares gained and oil prices were down Tuesday, as fears of an energy market shock eased following US President Donald Trump's announcement of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel.

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Asian Countries Most Vulnerable To Strait Of Hormuz Blockade

Around 84 percent of oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz is destined for Asia, leaving the economies of China, India, South Korea and others vulnerable should Iran blockade the crucial trading route over US strikes on its nuclear sites.

The Independent UK

A first look at new features on MSC World Asia ahead of 2026 launch

A third World-class ship is coming to the MSC Cruises’ fleet in 2026 and here’s everything we know so far

Euronews

What can we expect from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank meeting this week?

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) kicks off its annual meeting on Tuesday in Beijing, but why is it important for Europe?

International Business Times

South Korea Counts On Shipbuilding To Ease US Tariff Woes

Asia's fourth largest economy South Korea is facing gruelling tariffs by US President Donald Trump, but its shipbuilding industry could prove a useful bargaining chip.

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Malaysia records first Covid death of 2025

Southeast Asian nation has recorded nearly 22,000 cumulative Covid cases so far this year

Fortune

Resurgent air travel and a strategic acquisition helped SATS climb over 100 places in the Southeast Asia 500

Singapore-based SATS, which provides a range of aviation-related services, tripled its revenue following its acquisition of Worldwide Flight Services in early 2023.

Fortune

Asian executives are ‘worried about productivity’—and the solution may be giving young workers more say in how things are done

Asian firms can no longer hire their way out of a productivity slump. “There are no more people,” says Simon Tate, Workday’s Asia president.

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Glimpses Of Everyday Life In Asia: 29 Captivating Photographs By Ryosuke Kosuge

Ryosuke Kosuge, also known as RK, is a Tokyo-based photographer who is the master of capturing the beauty and diversity of Asia.

The Guardian - AU

The Australia-US alliance is facing a decisive test, and not just over the Middle East

The question of Australia joining the US in a conflict with China over Taiwan looms over the debate about our military preparedness and defence spending

The Conversation

Southeast Asian nations look to hedge their way out of troubled waters in the South China Sea

The South China Sea has long been a bubbling geopolitical hot spot. Recently, a series of moves by the various nations claiming a stake in the waters has stirred up yet more trouble.

The Conversation

AI helps tell snow leopards apart, improving population counts for these majestic mountain predators

Snow leopards are known as the “ghosts of the mountains” for a reason. Imagine waiting for months in the harsh, rugged mountains of Asia, hoping to catch even a glimpse of one. These elusive big cats move silently across rocky slopes, their pale coats blending so seamlessly with snow and…

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