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AP Week in Pictures: Asia

June 2-8, 2023

The Independent UK

Why has Saudi sovereign fund taken over kingdom’s football clubs?

As more star players arrive, country announces launch of investment and privatisation project in bid to grow sport.

Al Jazeera

Puthur zoological park to be opened in 2024

The Puthur zoological park, one of the largest in Asia, will be opened for the public by the beginning of the next year, Forest Minister A.K. Saseendran and Revenue Minister K. Rajan, who visited the park on Thursday, said

The Hindu

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Chinese Super League's 10 most expensive signings and how they compare to Saudi transfers

The Chinese Super League created waves across the footballing landscape a few years ago as a number of stars from the Premier League and beyond cashed-in on the riches in East Asia

Daily Mirror

IATA sees gradual recovery in Asia-Pacific aviation

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects Asia-Pacific aviation to gradually recover throughout this year, despite some hiccups in the supply chain and a few Covid travel restrictions still being in place.

Bangkok Post

Is Australia catching up with the Asian century at last?

Australia looks like something out of the last century, clinging to its Five Power Anglo-allies while the global centre has shifted to China.

The New Daily

Women’s Jr Asia Cup Hockey | India looks to draw against Chinese Taipei to make SF

Unbeaten India would look to seal their semifinal berth when they face Chinese Taipei in their final pool match of the Women’s Junior Asia Cup hockey tournament on June 8

The Hindu

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France opposed to opening of Nato liaison office in Japan, official says

Nato statutes ‘clearly limit the scope to North Atlantic’, official says, with reports that president Macron personally objects to the idea

The Guardian - AU

Agency highlights success of medical district

The National Innovation Agency (NIA) is continuing to drive the development of the Yothi Medical Innovation District (YMID) initiative in response to demand for the creation of a central medical hub in Asia, says executive director Pun-Arj Chairatana.

Bangkok Post

Ange Postecoglou set for homecoming as first Spurs match confirmed

Ange Postecoglou is set to lead his new club Tottenham on a pre-season Asia-Pacific tour.

The National (Scotland)

US, Japanese, Philippine coast guard ships stage law enforcement drills near South China Sea

U.S., Japanese and Philippine coast guard ships have staged law enforcement drills in waters near the disputed South China Sea as Washington presses efforts to reinforce alliances in Asia amid an increasingly tense rivalry with China

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian stocks mixed after Wall St retreats on concern economy weakening

Asian stock markets are mixed after Wall Street fell on concern the U.S. economy may be weakening following a report that showed growth in service industries slowing

The Independent UK

US, UK push against child abuse online alarms Asia dissidents

Rights groups are concerned that bid to weaken encrypted communications could harm dissenters in authoritarian regimes.

Al Jazeera

Australia sees wheat, barley output dropping by a third next year

Australia's production of winter crops is set to fall from record highs, with wheat output seen declining more than 30%, the country's agricultural department said, as forecasters predict dryness due to the El Nino weather pattern.

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Family of Sydney man Chau Van Kham have new hope for freedom after PM flags prisoner transfer from Vietnam

The family of a retired Sydney baker jailed in Vietnam for 12 years on "terrorism" offences express new hope for his freedom after Anthony Albanese's visit to the South-East Asian nation.

Bangkok Post

Mice returns to Asia after long absence

With demand for on-site Mice (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) activities bouncing back after the pandemic, Asian nations are dusting off exhibition venues and ramping up marketing plans to welcome international visitors once again.

Al Jazeera

As US aims to bring back manufacturing, supporting women is key

In Asia, women factory workers powered manufacturing growth. Are there lessons there for the US?

The Week

‘Cold-war mentality’: Chinese defence minister Li Shangfu takes aim at US in first speech

China’s new defence minister has used his first major speech to take aim at the US for intensifying an arms race in Asia, but warned that a war between the world’s two superpowers would be an “unbearable disaster”.

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Fortune

How the 'Amazon of Asia,' founded by a Harvard dropout, landed on the Fortune 500

Newly-profitable Coupang, which serves customers in South Korea and Taiwan, joins the Fortune 500 list at No. 195.

The Guardian - AU

Two Australians facing death penalty in Vietnam granted clemency, Albanese says

Prime minister hails ‘substantial breakthrough’ for the pair after his visit to south-east Asia

Reuters

Indonesia kicks off multilateral naval exercise amid Asia-Pacific tension

Indonesia on Monday launched a multilateral naval exercise in its waters, alongside navies from countries including the United States, Britain, China, Japan, Russia and South Korea, amid simmering tensions in the Asia-Pacific region.

Birmingham Post

Kromek seals $1.5m deal for new product developed for civil nuclear market

The development of the new product has been funded by a distribution partner in Asia

The Hindu

India register thrilling 2-1 win against Malaysia in Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2023

The Indian junior women’s hockey team came from behind to defeat Malaysia 2-1 in their second game of the Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2023 in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, Japan.

Bangkok Post

Most Asian shares rise, oil prices up after Saudi output cuts

SYDNEY: Most Asian share markets rose on Monday on optimism the Federal Reserve would pause its rate hikes this month after a mixed US jobs report, while oil prices jumped after Saudi Arabia pledged big output cuts.

The Guardian - UK

China’s war chest: how Beijing has rearranged the diplomatic pieces ahead of a potential conflict

China is shoring up international support, while attempting to isolate Taiwan on the world stage

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