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Stock market today: Asian stocks log modest gains as economic data are mixed for Japan and China

Asian stocks are mostly higher after Japan and China reported data reflecting relatively sluggish growth for Asia's two largest economies

The Independent UK

5 things to know about Mongolia, a windswept democracy in the shadow of authoritarian giants

Mongolia, where parliamentary elections are being held Friday, is a sparsely populated and landlocked Asian nation known for its bitter winter cold and independent spirit

The Independent UK

Socceroos firm on World Cup direct path despite Japan

The Socceroos must do battle with Asian powerhouse Japan for a 2026 World Cup spot, but coach Graham Arnold is not losing any sleep over it.

AAP

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World’s largest maritime drills begin in an increasingly tense Asia Pacific

The Rim of the Pacific exercises involve more than 25,000 personnel from 29 countries and will continue until August.

Al Jazeera

Micron: U.S. Fabs Will Start Operating in 2026 - 2029

When Micron announced plans to build two new fabs in the U.S. in 2022, the company vaguely said both would come online by the decade's end. Then, in 2023, it began to optimize its spending, which pushed production at these fabrication facilities. This week, the company outlined more precise timeframes…

AnandTech

Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly lower ahead of key US inflation report

Shares have fallen in most Asian markets ahead of a key U.S. inflation report due Friday

The Independent UK

Fastest growing group in Texas: Asian Americans

A new Census Bureau report shows the Asian American population went up 5.5% in one year, outpacing overall state growth.

The Texas Tribune

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African and Asian artists condemn ‘humiliating’ UK and EU visa refusals

‘Unfair’ rejection rates of up to 70% harm cultural diversity and create a ‘global apartheid’, say promoters and musicians

The Guardian - UK

Asian Markets Rebound On Bargain-buying But Tech Worries Linger

Asian equities edged higher Tuesday after recent losses as investors ignored another tough day for tech titans on Wall Street that has raised concerns about a correction in markets following a string of record highs.

International Business Times

The CEO behind Singapore’s largest realtor thinks the city’s housing market will stay cool through the year—but he’s ‘very excited’ about 2025

PropNex, a Singapore-based firm, is the only real estate agency on the inaugural Fortune Southeast Asia 500.

Fortune

Stock market today: Asian shares lower after Wall Street closes another winning week

Asian shares are mostly lower after U.S. stocks coasted to the close of their latest winning week on Friday, even as Nvidia’s stock cooled further from its startling, supernova run

The Independent UK

Ex-Trump security adviser backtracks on proposal to send all Marines to Asia

Robert O’Brien explains his outline to sever US-China economic ties would only be to send in ‘fighting force’

The Guardian - US

Malaysia’s China-friendly stance is a bid to get its biggest trading partner to help keep the economy stable

China and Malaysia agreed to a dozen new deals during China Premier Li Qiang’s trip to the Southeast Asian country earlier this week.

Fortune

US ‘incredibly concerned’ over Putin’s threat to supply weapons to North Korea after Asia tour

State department warns such a move could destabilise the peninsula, as South Korea considers arming Ukraine

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In Papua New Guinea, tribal wars hamper recovery from deadly landslide

On May 24, a landslide devastated a whole village in one of the poorest regions of Papua New Guinea, a country north of Australia that's home to 10 million inhabitants. According to the UN, 670 people were killed but very few bodies have been found so far. A week after…

The Guardian - UK

Rewriting the myth: experts doubt griffin was inspired by dinosaurs

Scientists say there is little evidence behind popular theory that fossils from protoceratops played key role in creation of fantastical beast

The Guardian - AU

Revamped Asian Champions League offers A-League clubs a $100m opportunity

The new ACL Elite boasts increased prize money and could open up a pathway to sorely needed riches

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Putin and Kim: an alarming new pact needs close attention

Editorial: The revival of ties between Russia and North Korea is prompted by events outside Asia, but the best hopes of containment may lie within the region

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World Stocks Mixed As U.S. Economy Shows Signs Of Slowing

Global stock markets show mixed performance, U.S. hits new highs, Asian markets vary, China tightens financial oversight.

The Independent UK

Japan's exports surge 13.5% in May, helped by cheap yen and strong demand in US, Asian markets

Japan has reported its exports surged 13.5% in May, helped by a weak yen and strong demand in the U.S. and Asia

International Business Times

Most Asian Markets Advance After Latest Wall St Record

Equities rose across most of Asia on Wednesday following yet another record day in New York fuelled by data that boosted US interest rate cut hopes, though expectations were tempered by cautious comments from Federal Reserve officials.

Fortune

Vietnam’s economy went through a ‘perfect storm’ last year, but the CEO of one of its largest banks still expects a bumper economy

The Vietnamese have “all the right to think it’ll be better,” says Jens Lottner, CEO of Techcombank, No. 114 on the Fortune Southeast Asia 500.

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