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Since the government legalised cannabis on June 9, 2022 by removing the plant from the list of prohibited narcotics, the tourism sector was expected to reap a windfall as Thailand was the first country in Asia to allow hemp consumption for certain purposes, other than recreational use.

Bangkok Post

Gabriel Akhmad Marin: “I don’t play many chords. I’m more of a melodic single-note player, and the fretless guitar is a great instrument for that”

Meet Consider the Source’s fusion wizard, who’s channeling the sounds of Eastern Europe and Asia through his fretless guitar and a trio of pedalboards

Guitar World

Celtic's Asia summer tour: Everything you need to know

The Scottish champions are heading to both Japan and South Korea for a pre-season tour.

The National (Scotland)

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Public warned to 'remain vigilant' after Asian Hornet sighting in Northumberland

The invasive species was also spotted in Kent and Dorset last month, with the British Pest Control Association urging people to 'take action immediately' if they spot one

Chronicle Live

Celtic detail Japan and South Korea trip as Ange set to lead 6 stars in Asia homecoming

Wolves are reportedly among the clubs that will be faced during the pre-season tour.

Daily Record

IMF Raises Asia’s Economic Forecast on China Recovery, Warns of Risks

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised Asia's economic forecast on Tuesday as China's recovery underpinned growth, but warned of risks from persistent inflation and global market volatility driven by Western banking-sector woes. The reopening of China's economy will be pivotal for the region with the spillover to Asia seen focused…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Asia-Pacific to grow 4.6% in 2023; India, China to contribute half of global growth: IMF

India and China, the two largest emerging market economies of the region, are expected to contribute around half of global growth.

The Hindu

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World's workers rally to mark May Day as France sees fresh pension protests

People squeezed by inflation and demanding economic justice took to streets across Asia, Europe and the Americas on Monday to mark May Day, in an outpouring of worker discontent not seen since before the worldwide COVID-19 lockdowns.

France 24

North Asia’s factories stuck in decline

JAKARTA: North Asia’s export powerhouses continued to stutter in April amid sluggish global trade and a patchy economic recovery in China, according to new data that amplified concerns about the risk of a global recession.

Bangkok Post

Transition finance to drive a greener future

The choking smog that has smothered Thailand this year underscores the growing urgency for tackling climate change in Southeast Asia as the region sets out to achieve a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy.

Bangkok Post

‘Ironclad’: Biden, Marcos Jr affirm US-Philippines security ties

Two leaders agree to deepen military relationship amid heightened tensions in Asia Pacific, China pressure.

Al Jazeera

Singapore backs Aukus and says Australia could play ‘bigger role’ in regional security

South-east Asia must not become ‘an arena for proxy wars’, the nation state’s foreign minister said

The Guardian - AU

We cross live to Hong Kong

A special report on the Hong Kong international writers festival

Newsroom.co.nz

Easy Escapes: Higashiyama Niseko Village, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Nestled in the alpine mountains of southern Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island, you’ll find keen skiers - and beginners, too - taking on the powdery pistes at Niseko Village. Often touted as the ‘Aspen of Asia’, it’s a resort famed for its breathtaking views, quality snow and luxury hotels.

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Building bridges from Asia to Africa the right way

The quest to build bridges between Asia and Africa is longstanding. A Chinese Admiral -- Zheng He -- led a series of voyages from East Asia to East Africa, down to Kenya and possibly Zanzibar, from the year 1405. The ships he navigated were enormous -- about 400 feet long…

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Asian shares revive after big US tech rally

RECAP: Shares in Asia rallied yesterday after robust earnings from tech giants Meta, Microsoft and Alphabet buoyed Wall Street, where the S&P 500 had its best day since the first week of the year.

The Hindu

Human activities in Asia have reduced elephant habitat by nearly two-thirds since 1700

Believed to be between 45,000 and 50,000 individuals, elephants are at risk in Asia due to deforestation, mining, dam building and road construction

Bangkok Post

Asian elephant habitat shrinks almost two-thirds

Habitats suitable for elephants in Asia have shrunk by almost two-thirds over the past three centuries, according to a new study.

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Stock market today: Asia shares gain as BOJ stands pat

Shares are mostly higher in Asia after Wall Street rallied to its best day since January and the Bank of Japan kept its ultra-lax monetary policy unchanged

The Independent UK

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April 21-27, 2023

The Guardian - UK

‘Endless record heat’ in Asia as highest April temperatures recorded

Record figures for month recorded in Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, China and South Asia

The Conversation

Human activities in Asia have reduced elephant habitat by nearly two-thirds since 1700, dividing what remains into ever-smaller patches

Despite their iconic status and long association with humans, Asian elephants are one of the most endangered large mammals. Believed to number between 45,000 and 50,000 individuals worldwide, they are at risk throughout Asia due to human activities such as deforestation, mining, dam building and road construction, which have damaged…

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Between China and Ukraine: Why G7 and Quad meets will be another tightrope for Indian diplomacy

Even as India is holding a slew of events as the current G-20 president, set to culminate in the Delhi summit in September, the next few weeks will be hectic for the country’s summit diplomacy of a different kind and for a different reason.

The Independent UK

Bank: Asia must quit coal faster to stem worst climate woes

Asia must rapidly cut fossil fuel subsidies and plow more money into a clean energy transition to avoid catastrophic climate change that puts its own development at risk

The News Lens

The Two Big Flaws in Penny Wong’s Talk of Deterrence Over Taiwan

It’s wishful thinking to dismiss debate on the most difficult and important foreign policy question as a “parlor game.”

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