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European Motorcycle Industry Reports Impressive Double Digit Growth

The global motorcycle industry is a fascinating study of contrast. In the US, motorcycles are largely seen as recreational vehicles—weekend toys for enthusiasts rather than daily transportation. In Asia, however, two-wheelers are an essential part of life, serving as a primary means of mobility for millions.

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Deviants by Santanu Bhattacharya; The South by Tash Aw review – love under the eye of the law

Two contrasting but equally impressive Asia-set coming-of-age novels explore gay teenagers navigating their nascent sexuality against the backdrop of personal and political upheavals

The Guardian - UK

Asian Markets React To U.S.-China Trade Tensions

Asian stock markets decline on US-China trade tensions. Bank of Korea cuts rates. Global markets cautious amid uncertainties.

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Stock market today: Asian shares sag as worries over US-China trade weigh on outlook for the region

Shares have sagged in Asia as worries over U.S.-China trade friction weigh on the outlook for the region

The Independent UK

Beatings, torture and electric shocks: freed scam compound workers allege horrific abuse

Lured by the promise of well-paying jobs in Southeast Asia, thousands instead allegedly end up enslaved in jail-like compounds and forced to carry out online scams

The Guardian - AU

McKinsey's China chairman: What Asia's business leaders are worried about in 2025

Aging populations, south-south trade, and power-hungry AI are on the minds of Asian leaders.

Fortune

Asian Markets Advance As Alibaba Fuels Hong Kong Tech Rally

The yen pulled back a day after rallying past the 150-per-dollar mark following a warning on rising bond yields by Japan's finance minister saw a rethink over bets on how many interest rate hikes the central bank will announce this year.

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Most Asian Markets Rise As Traders Pick Over Week Of Headlines

Asian markets mostly rose Friday after a negative day on Wall Street as investors weigh the economic outlook in light of Donald Trump's tariffs drive and geopolitical machinations.

International Business Times

Costa Rica Gears Up To Receive U.S. Deportees From Asian Countries As a Way To Help Its 'Economically Powerful Brother From The North'

135 people will land in the Central American country. About half of them are minors

Latin Times

China's Sprawling Rail Projects Around Asia

Vietnam approved plans on Wednesday for a multi-billion-dollar railway with China, boosting links between the two communist countries.

International Business Times

How to care for an alocasia – 3 tips plant experts swear by to encourage luscious growth

The large leaves of alocasia create a green statement in any room

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Stock market today: Asian shares mostly dip despite S&P 500 adding to its record on Wall Street

Asian shares are trading mostly lower after a quiet day on Wall Street, where the S&P 500 added to its record

The Independent UK

Asian Markets Drop As Fed Flags Concern Over Trump Policies

Asian markets turned negative Thursday amid Federal Reserve concerns that US President Donald Trump's tariffs and immigration measures could reignite inflation.

International Business Times

Costa Rica Will Become The Latest Nation To Receive U.S. Deportees From Third Countries

The Trump administration has started sending nationals of countries in Asia, the Middle East and Africa

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Asian Stocks Mixed As Chinese Tech Stocks Falter

Asian stocks show mixed performance, Chinese tech stocks fall, U.S. market hits record high. Market influenced by geopolitical tensions and trade concerns.

AAP

Chunky Move dancers wield extra limbs at Asia TOPA

The Asia TOPA triennial returns with dozens of never-before-seen performances, including a Chunky Move dance piece partly inspired by Transformers.

International Business Times

Asian Markets Swing As Traders Assess Latest Tariffs Volley

Asian markets were mixed Wednesday after President Donald Trump broadened his tariff threats, while traders were also assessing the geopolitical outlook after the first high-level official US-Russia talks since the invasion of Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asia stocks mixed as Chinese technology stocks slip

Asia stocks were mixed Wednesday, as Chinese technology stocks faltered after a short-term rally

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The Independent UK

Sheer drops and hairy near-misses: Exploring Vietnam’s untouched landscapes by motorbike

Vietnam’s Ha Giang loop is considered one of the most scenic (and challenging) motorbike trails in southeast Asia – Laura French takes on the four-day journey through this remarkable region

The Conversation

How Thailand’s TV lesbian romances captured a global audience

While dramas about male same-sex romance (known as “boys’ love”, or BL) have been popular in Asia since 2010, “girls’ love” (GL) dramas are only now seeing a meteoric rise in popularity – and they are coming out of Thailand.

Evening Standard

Heatherwick: London should be more eccentric - we need to be more brave

Star designer warns London risks falling behind the emerging cities of Asia

International Business Times

Most Asian Markets Start Week On Positive Note

Asian markets mostly rose Monday as investors assessed the global economic outlook while Donald Trump pushes ahead with his trade war.

Fortune

The Ambani succession plan: Asia’s $90.5 billion dynasty lets three heirs carve their own paths

Nita Ambani says her three children are choosing the roles they take at Reliance Industries instead of being told by their parents.

The Conversation

Kenya relies on USAid famine warning system – what happens now that it’s gone?

Famine Early Warning Systems Network (Fews Net), a web-based platform for predicting famine, went offline on 30 January 2025. The system had provided up-to-date data to predict and track food insecurity in nearly 30 countries in Africa, central America and Asia for 40 years. It was funded by the US…

The Times of India

Babar Azam goes past Virat Kohli, joins Hashim Amla as fastest to this landmark

Pakistan's batting great Babar Azam became the joint fastest to score 6000 ODI runs and the fastest in Asia during his knock against New Zealand in the tri-series final at the National Stadium in Karachi on Friday.

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