Friday 31 May 2019

INSIGHT-Burning tires: the murky oil business polluting parts of Asia - CNBC

INSIGHT-Burning tires: the murky oil business polluting parts of Asia  CNBC

PASIR GUDANG, Malaysia/ JOKHABAD, India, May 31- W hen local investigators scoured a riverbed in southern Malaysia for clues in a chemical dumping case ...



Tigers versus Dragons – Asia’s Booming E-Commerce Market and the Challenge to China’s Regional Dominance - PaymentsJournal

Tigers versus Dragons – Asia’s Booming E-Commerce Market and the Challenge to China’s Regional Dominance  PaymentsJournal

E-commerce is one of the greatest business success stories of the last decade. It has created jobs, injected new dynamism into our economies, created ...



Burning tires: the murky oil business polluting parts of Asia - Reuters

Burning tires: the murky oil business polluting parts of Asia  Reuters

When local investigators scoured a riverbed in southern Malaysia for clues in a chemical dumping case that hospitalized over one thousand people earlier this year, they found a cocktail of toxins, including a colorless liquid commonly secreted when tires are recycled. That led environment officials and police to a small firm called P Tech Resources involved in pyrolysis - a business of burning old tires to make low-grade oil that industry sources say is also common elsewhere in Southeast Asia, China and India. Police have charged a truck driver and all three of P Tech's directors for violat...



Broadcast Asia 2019: Grass Valley To Showcase Wide Portfolio of Solutions - Sports Video Group

Broadcast Asia 2019: Grass Valley To Showcase Wide Portfolio of Solutions  Sports Video Group

Grass Valley (Booth 4R2-01) will showcase its portfolio of applications-driven solutions at BroadcastAsia 2019 (June 18 – 20), underscoring how it enables ...



Eastman's 2019-20 World series highlights music from Asia | Music Features - Rochester City Newspaper

Eastman's 2019-20 World series highlights music from Asia | Music Features  Rochester City Newspaper

If there's a word that encapsulates the Eastern-centric 2019-20 Barbara B. Smith World Music Series at the Eastman School of Music, it's “variety.



INSIGHT-Burning tires: the murky oil business polluting parts of Asia - CNBC

INSIGHT-Burning tires: the murky oil business polluting parts of Asia  CNBC

PASIR GUDANG, Malaysia/ JOKHABAD, India, May 31- W hen local investigators scoured a riverbed in southern Malaysia for clues in a chemical dumping case ...



Tigers versus Dragons – Asia’s Booming E-Commerce Market and the Challenge to China’s Regional Dominance - PaymentsJournal

Tigers versus Dragons – Asia’s Booming E-Commerce Market and the Challenge to China’s Regional Dominance  PaymentsJournal

E-commerce is one of the greatest business success stories of the last decade. It has created jobs, injected new dynamism into our economies, created ...



Burning tires: the murky oil business polluting parts of Asia - Reuters

Burning tires: the murky oil business polluting parts of Asia  Reuters

PASIR GUDANG, Malaysia/JOKHABAD, India (Reuters) - When local investigators scoured a riverbed in southern Malaysia for clues in a chemical dumping ...



Broadcast Asia 2019: Grass Valley To Showcase Wide Portfolio of Solutions - Sports Video Group

Broadcast Asia 2019: Grass Valley To Showcase Wide Portfolio of Solutions  Sports Video Group

Grass Valley (Booth 4R2-01) will showcase its portfolio of applications-driven solutions at BroadcastAsia 2019 (June 18 – 20), underscoring how it enables ...



INSIGHT-Burning tires: the murky oil business polluting parts of Asia - CNBC

INSIGHT-Burning tires: the murky oil business polluting parts of Asia  CNBC

PASIR GUDANG, Malaysia/ JOKHABAD, India, May 31- W hen local investigators scoured a riverbed in southern Malaysia for clues in a chemical dumping case ...



In swipe at China, U.S. defence chief warns of Asia instability - Euronews English

In swipe at China, U.S. defence chief warns of Asia instability  Euronews English

SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan suggested on Saturday that China was responsible for a range of destabilising ...



Tigers versus Dragons – Asia’s Booming E-Commerce Market and the Challenge to China’s Regional Dominance - PaymentsJournal

Tigers versus Dragons – Asia’s Booming E-Commerce Market and the Challenge to China’s Regional Dominance  PaymentsJournal

E-commerce is one of the greatest business success stories of the last decade. It has created jobs, injected new dynamism into our economies, created ...



Burning tires: the murky oil business polluting parts of Asia - Reuters

Burning tires: the murky oil business polluting parts of Asia  Reuters

PASIR GUDANG, Malaysia/JOKHABAD, India (Reuters) - When local investigators scoured a riverbed in southern Malaysia for clues in a chemical dumping ...



U.S. defense chief says China threatens Asia's stability - Reuters

U.S. defense chief says China threatens Asia's stability  Reuters

Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan suggested on Saturday that China was responsible for a range of destabilizing activities in Asia, stirring already ...



Broadcast Asia 2019: Grass Valley To Showcase Wide Portfolio of Solutions - Sports Video Group

Broadcast Asia 2019: Grass Valley To Showcase Wide Portfolio of Solutions  Sports Video Group

Grass Valley (Booth 4R2-01) will showcase its portfolio of applications-driven solutions at BroadcastAsia 2019 (June 18 – 20), underscoring how it enables ...



In swipe at China, U.S. defense chief warns of Asia instability - The Journal Pioneer

In swipe at China, U.S. defense chief warns of Asia instability  The Journal Pioneer

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan suggested on Saturday that China was responsible for a range of destabilizing ...



In swipe at China, U.S. defense chief warns of Asia instability - Cape Breton Post

In swipe at China, U.S. defense chief warns of Asia instability  Cape Breton Post

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan suggested on Saturday that China was responsible for a range of destabilizing ...



Pentagon Chief Rips Into China, Vows to Invest More in Asia - Bloomberg

Pentagon Chief Rips Into China, Vows to Invest More in Asia  Bloomberg

Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan called on China to end behavior that “sows distrust” while laying out plans to invest more in Asia as tensions ...



In swipe at China, U.S. defence chief warns of Asia instability - Reuters UK

In swipe at China, U.S. defence chief warns of Asia instability  Reuters UK

Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan suggested on Saturday that China was responsible for a range of destabilising activities in Asia, stirring already ...



INSIGHT-Burning tires: the murky oil business polluting parts of Asia - CNBC

INSIGHT-Burning tires: the murky oil business polluting parts of Asia  CNBC

PASIR GUDANG, Malaysia/ JOKHABAD, India, May 31- W hen local investigators scoured a riverbed in southern Malaysia for clues in a chemical dumping case ...



Burning tires: the murky oil business polluting parts of Asia - Reuters

Burning tires: the murky oil business polluting parts of Asia  Reuters

PASIR GUDANG, Malaysia/JOKHABAD, India (Reuters) - When local investigators scoured a riverbed in southern Malaysia for clues in a chemical dumping ...



Tigers versus Dragons – Asia’s Booming E-Commerce Market and the Challenge to China’s Regional Dominance - PaymentsJournal

Tigers versus Dragons – Asia’s Booming E-Commerce Market and the Challenge to China’s Regional Dominance  PaymentsJournal

E-commerce is one of the greatest business success stories of the last decade. It has created jobs, injected new dynamism into our economies, created ...



Million Dollar Smile - Asia | Lifestyle - El Paso Inc.

Million Dollar Smile - Asia | Lifestyle  El Paso Inc.

Name: Asia. Owner: Natalie Asencio. Type: Husky. Age: 3. Likes: Belly rubs, all the attention. In this photo: Asia is showing off her beautiful smile and how happy ...



AP Photos: Editor selections from the past week in Asia - Washington Post

AP Photos: Editor selections from the past week in Asia  Washington Post

Same-sex couples in Taiwan seal their marriage with a kiss after the self-ruled democratic island became the first place in Asia to legalize the unions. In other ...



China ranks 2nd in Asia Power Index - Chinadaily USA

China ranks 2nd in Asia Power Index  Chinadaily USA

Since the end of World War II, the United States has been the dominant power in the Asia-Pacific region. But this is changing as China closes the gap, according ...



AP Photos: Editor selections from the past week in Asia - San Francisco Chronicle

AP Photos: Editor selections from the past week in Asia  San Francisco Chronicle

Same-sex couples in Taiwan seal their marriage with a kiss after the self-ruled democratic island became the first place in Asia to legalize the unions. In other ...



Automakers tremble in Asia as Trump threatens Mexico tariffs - Reuters

Automakers tremble in Asia as Trump threatens Mexico tariffs  Reuters

Shares of major Asian automakers and suppliers tumbled on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to slap tariffs on imports from Mexico from ...



Asia stocks mixed as Chinese economic data disappoints; automakers tumble - CNBC

Asia stocks mixed as Chinese economic data disappoints; automakers tumble  CNBC

Stocks in Asia traded mixed on Friday afternoon as Chinese economic data came in below expectations.



Analysis | The Deadly African Virus That's Killing Asia's Pigs: QuickTake - Washington Post

Analysis | The Deadly African Virus That's Killing Asia's Pigs: QuickTake  Washington Post

A deadly swine disease is spreading across eastern Asia, infecting thousands of pigs and threatening the world's largest hog industry. Since emerging in China ...



Burning Tires: the Murky Oil Business Polluting Parts of Asia - U.S. News & World Report

Burning Tires: the Murky Oil Business Polluting Parts of Asia  U.S. News & World Report

By John Geddie, Zeba Siddiqui and Henning Gloystein. PASIR GUDANG, Malaysia/JOKHABAD, India (Reuters) - When local investigators scoured a riverbed in ...



Europe-Asia ethylene spread hits 6-year high as prices slide in Asia - S&P Global Platts

Europe-Asia ethylene spread hits 6-year high as prices slide in Asia  S&P Global Platts

The spread between ethylene prices in Europe and Asia widened to a six year high Thursday as prices in Asia fell sharply amid bearishness downstream, S&P ...



U2’s ‘Joshua Tree’ Anniversary Tour to Resume in Australia, New Zealand and Asia - Variety

U2’s ‘Joshua Tree’ Anniversary Tour to Resume in Australia, New Zealand and Asia  Variety

If you're kicking yourself that you missed U2's 30th anniversary “Joshua Tree” in 2017, you have another shot at it after all… if you can get to, or are in, Asia.



Early humans used northern migration routes to reach eastern Asia - Science Daily

Early humans used northern migration routes to reach eastern Asia  Science Daily

Northern and Central Asia have been neglected in studies of early human migration, with deserts and mountains being considered uncompromising barriers.



Malaysia's Mahathir proposes common East Asia currency pegged to gold - Reuters

Malaysia's Mahathir proposes common East Asia currency pegged to gold  Reuters

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Thursday mooted the idea of a common trading currency for East Asia that would be pegged to gold, describing ...



VOA Asia - Trashing Southeast Asia - Voice of America

VOA Asia - Trashing Southeast Asia  Voice of America

A cargo ship arrived in a northern Philippine port on Thursday to transport 69 containers of garbage back to Canada that officials say were shipped illegally to ...



U.S., China Defense Chiefs to Lay Out Rival Visions for Asia - Bloomberg

U.S., China Defense Chiefs to Lay Out Rival Visions for Asia  Bloomberg

Top American and Chinese defense officials will lay out rival visions for the Indo-Pacific region as they meet in Singapore this week amid a bruising global trade ...



Singapore Bank Sees Southeast Asia as a ‘Haven’ From the Trade War - Bloomberg

Singapore Bank Sees Southeast Asia as a ‘Haven’ From the Trade War  Bloomberg

United Overseas Bank Ltd. is betting Southeast Asia will shield it from the escalating trade war between the U.S. and China, distancing itself from the approach ...



Automakers tremble in Asia as Trump threatens Mexico tariffs - Reuters

Automakers tremble in Asia as Trump threatens Mexico tariffs  Reuters

Shares of major Asian automakers and suppliers tumbled on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to slap tariffs on imports from Mexico from ...



Asia's glaciers provide buffer against drought - Science Daily

Asia's glaciers provide buffer against drought  Science Daily

A new study assesses the contribution that Asia's high mountain glaciers make to relieving water stress in the region. The study has important economic and ...



H+K Strategies Restructures Asia-Pacific Leadership As Michelle Tham Departs - The Holmes Report

H+K Strategies Restructures Asia-Pacific Leadership As Michelle Tham Departs  The Holmes Report

SINGAPORE — Hill+Knowlton Strategies has restructured its Asia-Pacific leadership, while also parting ways with Singapore/Malaysia MD Michelle Tham.



Asia serves as vital 'initiator' of global cooperation, Laos PM says - Nikkei Asian Review

Asia serves as vital 'initiator' of global cooperation, Laos PM says  Nikkei Asian Review

TOKYO -- Asia is devising new ways for countries to work together as the region takes a bigger role on the world stage, Laotian Prime Minister Thonglo.



Gamescom Trade Show Expands to Asia With 2020 Singapore Event - The Esports Observer

Gamescom Trade Show Expands to Asia With 2020 Singapore Event  The Esports Observer

Video gaming trade fair gamescom will expand to Asia with an inaugural Singapore edition taking place Oct. 15-18, 2020. The event is a partnership between ...



Shrinking glaciers threaten Asia's water supply, scientists warn - The Straits Times

Shrinking glaciers threaten Asia's water supply, scientists warn  The Straits Times

TBILISI (THOMSON REUTERS FOUNDATION) - Countries from India to Kazakhstan are far more dependent on melting glaciers for water than previously ...



Nikkei event, Future of Asia, opens with Mahathir speech - Nikkei Asian Review

Nikkei event, Future of Asia, opens with Mahathir speech  Nikkei Asian Review

TOKYO -- The Future of Asia conference, sponsored by Nikkei, kicks off in Tokyo on Thursday, with influential leaders taking to the stage to.



AP Photos: Editor selections from the past week in Asia - Fredericksburg.com

AP Photos: Editor selections from the past week in Asia  Fredericksburg.com

Same-sex couples in Taiwan seal their marriage with a kiss after the self-ruled democratic island became the first place in Asia to legalize the unions.



The Future of Indonesia, ASEAN, and the Digital Age in Southeast Asia - The Diplomat

The Future of Indonesia, ASEAN, and the Digital Age in Southeast Asia  The Diplomat

Risk analyst Keith Loveard talks about the past, present and future for ASEAN and in particular its powerhouse, Indonesia, amid wider trends.



Thursday 30 May 2019

Six Senses Hotels to Build Its Own Brand Within IHG: Don’t Expect Spas Across Portfolio - Skift

Six Senses Hotels to Build Its Own Brand Within IHG: Don’t Expect Spas Across Portfolio  Skift

The $4.2 trillion wellness market isn't a strong suit of Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG), but the chain's acquisition of Six Senses Hotels Resorts Why IHG will ...



Five big takeaways from the 2019 Asia Power Index - The Interpreter

Five big takeaways from the 2019 Asia Power Index  The Interpreter

The 2019 Lowy Institute Asia-Power Index, launched today, tracks shifts in the distribution of power over 25 countries.



HSBC Intends to Add 300 Retail Wealth Staff in Asia in 2019 - Zacks.com

HSBC Intends to Add 300 Retail Wealth Staff in Asia in 2019  Zacks.com

HSBC plans to increase Asia retail wealth management headcount by 300 by the end of this year.



US and European stocks steady to ease off two-month lows - Financial Times

US and European stocks steady to ease off two-month lows  Financial Times

US and European equities rebounded on Thursday but were still heading for their biggest monthly decline of the year as concerns have mounted over a global ...



Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Announces 2019-20 Media Fellowships - GlobeNewswire

Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Announces 2019-20 Media Fellowships  GlobeNewswire

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 30, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) is pleased to announce its two ...



Singapore-based paedophile kept images of boys in file called ‘jailbait’ - South China Morning Post

Singapore-based paedophile kept images of boys in file called ‘jailbait’  South China Morning Post

Boris Kunsevitsky, 52, preyed on children in the Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore and Australia from the early 2000s to his eventual arrest in 2017, records from ...



The toll of tourism: Can Southeast Asia save its prized natural areas? - GreenBiz

The toll of tourism: Can Southeast Asia save its prized natural areas?  GreenBiz

From Thailand to Bali, a huge increase in tourists, many from China and other rapidly developing economies, is straining sensitive ecosystems to the breaking ...



US and European stocks steady to ease off two-month lows - Financial Times

US and European stocks steady to ease off two-month lows  Financial Times

US and European equities rebounded on Thursday but were still heading for their biggest monthly decline of the year as concerns have mounted over a global ...



Singapore-based paedophile kept images of boys in file called ‘jailbait’ - South China Morning Post

Singapore-based paedophile kept images of boys in file called ‘jailbait’  South China Morning Post

Boris Kunsevitsky, 52, preyed on children in the Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore and Australia from the early 2000s to his eventual arrest in 2017, records from ...



The toll of tourism: Can Southeast Asia save its prized natural areas? - GreenBiz

The toll of tourism: Can Southeast Asia save its prized natural areas?  GreenBiz

From Thailand to Bali, a huge increase in tourists, many from China and other rapidly developing economies, is straining sensitive ecosystems to the breaking ...



US and European stocks steady to ease off two-month lows - Financial Times

US and European stocks steady to ease off two-month lows  Financial Times

US and European equities rebounded on Thursday but were still heading for their biggest monthly decline of the year as concerns have mounted over a global ...



Singapore-based paedophile kept images of boys in file called ‘jailbait’ - South China Morning Post

Singapore-based paedophile kept images of boys in file called ‘jailbait’  South China Morning Post

Boris Kunsevitsky, 52, preyed on children in the Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore and Australia from the early 2000s to his eventual arrest in 2017, records from ...



US and European stocks steady to ease off two-month lows - Financial Times

US and European stocks steady to ease off two-month lows  Financial Times

US and European equities rebounded on Thursday but were still heading for their biggest monthly decline of the year as concerns have mounted over a global ...



Bitbond's STO Is Now Open in Asia - The Tokenist

Bitbond's STO Is Now Open in Asia  The Tokenist

Bitbond is holding one of Europe's first legal STOs. Now, it is opening its doors to Asian investors. Bitbond is looking to raise some €3.5M to support SMEs in ...



Europe shares rise after drop in Asia, fall on Wall Street - Fox Business

Europe shares rise after drop in Asia, fall on Wall Street  Fox Business

European shares were mostly higher in early trading Thursday after a drop in Asia that followed another round of selling on Wall Street, set off by investor ...



US and European stocks steady to ease off two-month lows - Financial Times

US and European stocks steady to ease off two-month lows  Financial Times

US and European equities rebounded on Thursday but were still heading for their biggest monthly decline of the year as concerns have mounted over a global ...



RPT-Asia hedge funds struggle to benefit from investor enthusiasm - Reuters

RPT-Asia hedge funds struggle to benefit from investor enthusiasm  Reuters

Asian hedge funds are struggling to benefit from strong investor interest in the region in the face of patchy liquidity, country-level restrictions and general market ...



Saudis Raise Oil Prices To Asia As Demand Spikes | OilPrice.com - OilPrice.com

Saudis Raise Oil Prices To Asia As Demand Spikes | OilPrice.com  OilPrice.com

Emboldened by strong prompt demand amid tighter oil supply due to the U.S. sanctions on Venezuela and Iran, the world's top oil exporter Saudi Arabia is ...



A Quick Guide to Non-Google Search & Display Ads in Asia - Search Engine Journal

A Quick Guide to Non-Google Search & Display Ads in Asia  Search Engine Journal

Search engine marketing and display advertising are some of the best ways to reach your audience in a target market. In a way, this is more appealing to brands ...



US and European stocks steady to ease off two-month lows - Financial Times

US and European stocks steady to ease off two-month lows  Financial Times

US and European equities rebounded on Thursday but were still heading for their biggest monthly decline of the year as concerns have mounted over a global ...



Singapore-based paedophile kept images of boys in file called ‘jailbait’ - South China Morning Post

Singapore-based paedophile kept images of boys in file called ‘jailbait’  South China Morning Post

Boris Kunsevitsky, 52, preyed on children in the Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore and Australia from the early 2000s to his eventual arrest in 2017, records from ...



Reuters wins eight Society of Publishers in Asia Awards - Reuters

Reuters wins eight Society of Publishers in Asia Awards  Reuters

Reuters has been named the winner of eight Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA) Awards, which honor editorial excellence in both traditional and new media in ...



US and European stocks steady to ease off two-month lows - Financial Times

US and European stocks steady to ease off two-month lows  Financial Times

US and European equities rebounded on Thursday but were still heading for their biggest monthly decline of the year as concerns have mounted over a global ...



Singapore-based paedophile kept images of boys in file called ‘jailbait’ - South China Morning Post

Singapore-based paedophile kept images of boys in file called ‘jailbait’  South China Morning Post

Boris Kunsevitsky, 52, preyed on children in the Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore and Australia from the early 2000s to his eventual arrest in 2017, records from ...



The toll of tourism: Can Southeast Asia save its prized natural areas? - GreenBiz

The toll of tourism: Can Southeast Asia save its prized natural areas?  GreenBiz

From Thailand to Bali, a huge increase in tourists, many from China and other rapidly developing economies, is straining sensitive ecosystems to the breaking ...



US can’t help but lose to China’s rise in Asia, says think tank - South China Morning Post

US can’t help but lose to China’s rise in Asia, says think tank  South China Morning Post

Trump's assault on trade has done little to reverse Washington's decline in regional clout as Beijing's influence grows, experts say, as the Lowy Institute's 2019 ...



Telenor-Axiata merger can help connect Southeast Asia - Nikkei Asian Review

Telenor-Axiata merger can help connect Southeast Asia  Nikkei Asian Review

A potentially game-changing event has taken place in Southeast Asia's telecoms, showing that the regional economy is not doomed to be torn apart by th.



The toll of tourism: Can Southeast Asia save its prized natural areas? - GreenBiz

The toll of tourism: Can Southeast Asia save its prized natural areas?  GreenBiz

From Thailand to Bali, a huge increase in tourists, many from China and other rapidly developing economies, is straining sensitive ecosystems to the breaking ...



IHG Goes Big in Asia Luxury Wellness With Six Senses - Skift

IHG Goes Big in Asia Luxury Wellness With Six Senses  Skift

The $4.2 trillion wellness market isn't a strong suit of Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG), but the chain's acquisition of Six Senses Hotels Resorts Why IHG will ...



Saudis Raise Oil Prices To Asia As Demand Spikes | OilPrice.com - OilPrice.com

Saudis Raise Oil Prices To Asia As Demand Spikes | OilPrice.com  OilPrice.com

Emboldened by strong prompt demand amid tighter oil supply due to the U.S. sanctions on Venezuela and Iran, the world's top oil exporter Saudi Arabia is ...



As Shanahan heads to Asia, Iran tensions threaten Pentagon's 'great power' focus - Reuters

As Shanahan heads to Asia, Iran tensions threaten Pentagon's 'great power' focus  Reuters

As acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan heads to Asia on Tuesday to deliver a major policy speech on the region, increasing tensions with Iran ...



An Inside Look at Southeast Asia's Illegal Scrapyards - waste360

An Inside Look at Southeast Asia's Illegal Scrapyards  waste360

Illegal e-waste recycling practices in Southeast Asia are life-threatening for the men and women who work in these underground scrapyards.



Shanahan Heads to Asia as White House Beats Drums on Iran - Defense One

Shanahan Heads to Asia as White House Beats Drums on Iran  Defense One

The acting defense secretary is expected to detail how the Pentagon is implementing a strategic shift away from counterterrorism.



Telenor-Axiata merger can help connect Southeast Asia - Nikkei Asian Review

Telenor-Axiata merger can help connect Southeast Asia  Nikkei Asian Review

A potentially game-changing event has taken place in Southeast Asia's telecoms, showing that the regional economy is not doomed to be torn apart by th.



As Shanahan heads to Asia, Iran tensions threaten Pentagon's 'great power' focus - Reuters

As Shanahan heads to Asia, Iran tensions threaten Pentagon's 'great power' focus  Reuters

As acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan heads to Asia on Tuesday to deliver a major policy speech on the region, increasing tensions with Iran ...



Fourth edition of Quadrilateral meet this week in Southeast Asia - Economic Times

Fourth edition of Quadrilateral meet this week in Southeast Asia  Economic Times

NEW DELHI: The fourth edition of the Quadrilateral meet among India, Japan, Australia and the United States, after it was revived in November 2017, will be ...



Morgan Stanley (MS) Slashes Six Equity Business Jobs in Asia - Zacks.com

Morgan Stanley (MS) Slashes Six Equity Business Jobs in Asia  Zacks.com

Due to year-over-year decline in equity trading revenues in first-quarter 2019, Morgan Stanley (MS) is cutting jobs at its equities business in Asia.



Book review: unruly waters shape South Asia's history​​​​​​​ - The Interpreter

Book review: unruly waters shape South Asia's history​​​​​​​  The Interpreter

An engaging study of the consequences of over-exploiting precious water reserves is missing some important local voices.



As Shanahan heads to Asia, Iran tensions threaten Pentagon's 'great power' focus - Reuters

As Shanahan heads to Asia, Iran tensions threaten Pentagon's 'great power' focus  Reuters

As acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan heads to Asia on Tuesday to deliver a major policy speech on the region, increasing tensions with Iran ...



Book review: unruly waters shape South Asia's history​​​​​​​ - The Interpreter

Book review: unruly waters shape South Asia's history​​​​​​​  The Interpreter

An engaging study of the consequences of over-exploiting precious water reserves is missing some important local voices.



The toll of tourism: Can Southeast Asia save its prized natural areas? - GreenBiz

The toll of tourism: Can Southeast Asia save its prized natural areas?  GreenBiz

From Thailand to Bali, a huge increase in tourists, many from China and other rapidly developing economies, is straining sensitive ecosystems to the breaking ...



As Shanahan heads to Asia, Iran tensions threaten Pentagon's 'great power' focus - Reuters

As Shanahan heads to Asia, Iran tensions threaten Pentagon's 'great power' focus  Reuters

As acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan heads to Asia on Tuesday to deliver a major policy speech on the region, increasing tensions with Iran ...



Outlet shopping catches Asia's fancy, specialty malls bloom - Nikkei Asian Review

Outlet shopping catches Asia's fancy, specialty malls bloom  Nikkei Asian Review

SINGAPORE (Nikkei Markets) -- Online retailers are the rising stars in many parts of developing Asia, but a little corner of the brick and mortar worl.



Book review: unruly waters shape South Asia's history​​​​​​​ - The Interpreter

Book review: unruly waters shape South Asia's history​​​​​​​  The Interpreter

An engaging study of the consequences of over-exploiting precious water reserves is missing some important local voices.



Best Agencies To Work For Asia-Pacific Opens 2019 Call For Participation - The Holmes Report

Best Agencies To Work For Asia-Pacific Opens 2019 Call For Participation  The Holmes Report

The Holmes Report has opened its Best Agencies to Work For research in Asia-Pacific for 2019. Based on the research, we'll present the top five agencies to ...



Five big takeaways from the 2019 Asia Power Index - The Interpreter

Five big takeaways from the 2019 Asia Power Index  The Interpreter

The 2019 Lowy Institute Asia-Power Index, launched today, tracks shifts in the distribution of power over 25 countries.



Europe shares rise after drop in Asia, fall on Wall Street - Fox Business

Europe shares rise after drop in Asia, fall on Wall Street  Fox Business

European shares were mostly higher in early trading Thursday after a drop in Asia that followed another round of selling on Wall Street, set off by investor ...



Malaysia PM proposes common Asia trading currency - FRANCE 24

Malaysia PM proposes common Asia trading currency  FRANCE 24

Tokyo (AFP). East Asia should consider a common regional trading currency based on gold to promote commerce, and free the region from relying on dollar ...



Europe shares rise after drop in Asia, fall on Wall Street - Raleigh News & Observer

Europe shares rise after drop in Asia, fall on Wall Street  Raleigh News & Observer

European shares are mostly higher in early trading after a drop in Asia that followed another round of selling on Wall Street.



Asian stocks mostly fall on Wall Street slide, trade fears - WTOP

Asian stocks mostly fall on Wall Street slide, trade fears  WTOP

TOKYO (AP) — European shares were mostly higher in early trading Thursday after a drop in Asia that followed another round of selling on Wall Street, set off by ...



Malaysia's Mahathir Proposes Common East Asia Currency Pegged to Gold - U.S. News & World Report

Malaysia's Mahathir Proposes Common East Asia Currency Pegged to Gold  U.S. News & World Report

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Thursday mooted the idea of a common trading currency for East Asia that would ...



Europe shares rise after drop in Asia, fall on Wall Street - Yahoo Finance

Europe shares rise after drop in Asia, fall on Wall Street  Yahoo Finance

European shares were mostly higher in early trading Thursday after a drop in Asia that followed another round of selling on Wall Street, set off by investor ...



GSMA Reveals Shortlist for 2019 Asia Mobile Awards - Associated Press

GSMA Reveals Shortlist for 2019 Asia Mobile Awards  Associated Press

Press release *content* from Business Wire. The AP news staff was not involved in its creation.



Nikkei event, Future of Asia, opens with Mahathir speech - Nikkei Asian Review

Nikkei event, Future of Asia, opens with Mahathir speech  Nikkei Asian Review

TOKYO -- The Future of Asia conference, sponsored by Nikkei, kicks off in Tokyo on Thursday, with influential leaders taking to the stage to.



US can’t help but lose to China’s rise in Asia, says think tank - South China Morning Post

US can’t help but lose to China’s rise in Asia, says think tank  South China Morning Post

Trump's assault on trade has done little to reverse Washington's decline in regional clout as Beijing's influence grows, experts say, as the Lowy Institute's 2019 ...



Telenor-Axiata merger can help connect Southeast Asia - Nikkei Asian Review

Telenor-Axiata merger can help connect Southeast Asia  Nikkei Asian Review

A potentially game-changing event has taken place in Southeast Asia's telecoms, showing that the regional economy is not doomed to be torn apart by th.



Five big takeaways from the 2019 Asia Power Index - The Interpreter

Five big takeaways from the 2019 Asia Power Index  The Interpreter

The 2019 Lowy Institute Asia-Power Index, launched today, tracks shifts in the distribution of power over 25 countries.



Five Southeast Asian ‘hijabistas’ with an Instagram following - South China Morning Post

Five Southeast Asian ‘hijabistas’ with an Instagram following  South China Morning Post

Muslim women from Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia, by offering followers a glimpse of their lives through Instagram, aim to spread understanding of their ...



Asian stocks mostly fall on Wall Street slide, trade fears - WTOP

Asian stocks mostly fall on Wall Street slide, trade fears  WTOP

TOKYO (AP) — European shares were mostly higher in early trading Thursday after a drop in Asia that followed another round of selling on Wall Street, set off by ...



Malaysia's Mahathir Proposes Common East Asia Currency Pegged to Gold - U.S. News & World Report

Malaysia's Mahathir Proposes Common East Asia Currency Pegged to Gold  U.S. News & World Report

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Thursday mooted the idea of a common trading currency for East Asia that would ...



Europe shares rise after drop in Asia, fall on Wall Street - Raleigh News & Observer

Europe shares rise after drop in Asia, fall on Wall Street  Raleigh News & Observer

European shares are mostly higher in early trading after a drop in Asia that followed another round of selling on Wall Street.



Singapore bank sees Southeast Asia as 'haven' from trade war - Aljazeera.com

Singapore bank sees Southeast Asia as 'haven' from trade war  Aljazeera.com

For its expansion, UOB is planning to use digital technology and artificial intelligence, rather than acquisitions.



US can’t help but lose to China’s rise in Asia, says think tank - South China Morning Post

US can’t help but lose to China’s rise in Asia, says think tank  South China Morning Post

Trump's assault on trade has done little to reverse Washington's decline in regional clout as Beijing's influence grows, experts say, as the Lowy Institute's 2019 ...



Malaysia will use Huawei tech 'as much as possible,' Mahathir says - Nikkei Asian Review

Malaysia will use Huawei tech 'as much as possible,' Mahathir says  Nikkei Asian Review

TOKYO -- Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Thursday urged the U.S. and China to make concessions in their disputes, warning that a failure.



Telenor-Axiata merger can help connect Southeast Asia - Nikkei Asian Review

Telenor-Axiata merger can help connect Southeast Asia  Nikkei Asian Review

A potentially game-changing event has taken place in Southeast Asia's telecoms, showing that the regional economy is not doomed to be torn apart by th.



As Shanahan heads to Asia, Iran tensions threaten Pentagon's 'great power' focus - Reuters

As Shanahan heads to Asia, Iran tensions threaten Pentagon's 'great power' focus  Reuters

As acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan heads to Asia on Tuesday to deliver a major policy speech on the region, increasing tensions with Iran ...



Five big takeaways from the 2019 Asia Power Index - The Interpreter

Five big takeaways from the 2019 Asia Power Index  The Interpreter

The 2019 Lowy Institute Asia-Power Index, launched today, tracks shifts in the distribution of power over 25 countries.



Parmigiani Fleurier pivots to Asia as consumer habits shift - Financial Times

Parmigiani Fleurier pivots to Asia as consumer habits shift  Financial Times

Davide Traxler spent his 50th birthday last year on an aircraft. He wanted the day to pass without fanfare. “But they brought me a big cake — there was no ...



RPT-Asia hedge funds struggle to benefit from investor enthusiasm - Reuters

RPT-Asia hedge funds struggle to benefit from investor enthusiasm  Reuters

Asian hedge funds are struggling to benefit from strong investor interest in the region in the face of patchy liquidity, country-level restrictions and general market ...



Singapore bank sees Southeast Asia as 'haven' from trade war - Aljazeera.com

Singapore bank sees Southeast Asia as 'haven' from trade war  Aljazeera.com

For its expansion, UOB is planning to use digital technology and artificial intelligence, rather than acquisitions.



Sources: Saudi Arabia expected to hike crude prices to Asia in July for third month - Reuters - FXStreet

Sources: Saudi Arabia expected to hike crude prices to Asia in July for third month - Reuters  FXStreet

According to trade sources, Saudi Arabia is likely to lift prices for all crude grades it sells to Asia in July for a third straight month, Reuters re.



Outlet shopping catches Asia's fancy, specialty malls bloom - Nikkei Asian Review

Outlet shopping catches Asia's fancy, specialty malls bloom  Nikkei Asian Review

SINGAPORE (Nikkei Markets) -- Online retailers are the rising stars in many parts of developing Asia, but a little corner of the brick and mortar worl.



Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P Live Updates for May 30, 2019 - Bloomberg

Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P Live Updates for May 30, 2019  Bloomberg

Equities were mixed in Asia Thursday, while U.S. and European futures gained as investors continued to assess the global growth outlook amid heightened ...



US can’t help but lose to China’s rise in Asia, says think tank - South China Morning Post

US can’t help but lose to China’s rise in Asia, says think tank  South China Morning Post

Trump's assault on trade has done little to reverse Washington's decline in regional clout as Beijing's influence grows, experts say, as the Lowy Institute's 2019 ...



India, Not China, Is Still The Dominant Power In South Asia - Forbes

India, Not China, Is Still The Dominant Power In South Asia  Forbes

India, not China, is the dominant country in South Asia, maintaining peace together with the US.



Telenor-Axiata merger can help connect Southeast Asia - Nikkei Asian Review

Telenor-Axiata merger can help connect Southeast Asia  Nikkei Asian Review

A potentially game-changing event has taken place in Southeast Asia's telecoms, showing that the regional economy is not doomed to be torn apart by th.



Wednesday 29 May 2019

As Shanahan heads to Asia, Iran tensions threaten Pentagon's 'great power' focus - Reuters

As Shanahan heads to Asia, Iran tensions threaten Pentagon's 'great power' focus  Reuters

As acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan heads to Asia on Tuesday to deliver a major policy speech on the region, increasing tensions with Iran ...



As Shanahan heads to Asia, Iran tensions threaten Pentagon's 'great power' focus - Reuters

As Shanahan heads to Asia, Iran tensions threaten Pentagon's 'great power' focus  Reuters

As acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan heads to Asia on Tuesday to deliver a major policy speech on the region, increasing tensions with Iran ...



Five Southeast Asian ‘hijabistas’ with an Instagram following - South China Morning Post

Five Southeast Asian ‘hijabistas’ with an Instagram following  South China Morning Post

Muslim women from Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia, by offering followers a glimpse of their lives through Instagram, aim to spread understanding of their ...



As Shanahan heads to Asia, Iran tensions threaten Pentagon's 'great power' focus - Reuters

As Shanahan heads to Asia, Iran tensions threaten Pentagon's 'great power' focus  Reuters

As acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan heads to Asia on Tuesday to deliver a major policy speech on the region, increasing tensions with Iran ...



Property the Relative Bright Spot Amid Asia Rout: Taking Stock - Bloomberg

Property the Relative Bright Spot Amid Asia Rout: Taking Stock  Bloomberg

For equity investors looking for a place to hide in Asia this past month as trade hostilities raged, property stocks are as close as they could get to a port in the ...



As Shanahan heads to Asia, Iran tensions threaten Pentagon's 'great power' focus - Reuters

As Shanahan heads to Asia, Iran tensions threaten Pentagon's 'great power' focus  Reuters

As acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan heads to Asia on Tuesday to deliver a major policy speech on the region, increasing tensions with Iran ...



Parmigiani Fleurier pivots to Asia as consumer habits shift - Financial Times

Parmigiani Fleurier pivots to Asia as consumer habits shift  Financial Times

Davide Traxler spent his 50th birthday last year on an aircraft. He wanted the day to pass without fanfare. “But they brought me a big cake — there was no ...



EV Growth closes $200M fund to cover Southeast Asia’s Series B funding gap - TechCrunch

EV Growth closes $200M fund to cover Southeast Asia’s Series B funding gap  TechCrunch

East Ventures has long been known as one of Indonesia's longest-serving and most active seed-stage investors, but now it has officially moved up the food ...



Science teachers from southeast Asia visit Greenfield - KSBW Monterey

Science teachers from southeast Asia visit Greenfield  KSBW Monterey

Right now a group of science teachers from southeast Asia are in Greenfield for a community science workshop.



Singapore bank sees Southeast Asia as 'haven' from trade war - Aljazeera.com

Singapore bank sees Southeast Asia as 'haven' from trade war  Aljazeera.com

For its expansion, UOB is planning to use digital technology and artificial intelligence, rather than acquisitions.



EV Growth closes $200M fund to cover Southeast Asia’s Series B funding gap - TechCrunch

EV Growth closes $200M fund to cover Southeast Asia’s Series B funding gap  TechCrunch

East Ventures has long been known as one of Indonesia's longest-serving and most active seed-stage investors, but now it has officially moved up the food ...



Fourth edition of Quadrilateral meet this week in Southeast Asia - Economic Times

Fourth edition of Quadrilateral meet this week in Southeast Asia  Economic Times

NEW DELHI: The fourth edition of the Quadrilateral meet among India, Japan, Australia and the United States, after it was revived in November 2017, will be ...



Five big takeaways from the 2019 Asia Power Index - The Interpreter

Five big takeaways from the 2019 Asia Power Index  The Interpreter

The 2019 Lowy Institute Asia-Power Index, launched today, tracks shifts in the distribution of power over 25 countries.



Markets in Asia retreat as economic fears persist - Financial Times

Markets in Asia retreat as economic fears persist  Financial Times

Asian equities were on the back foot on Thursday as concerns over global economic prospects loomed over markets amid persistent trade tensions, following a ...



The growing Islamic State threat in Central Asia | The Strategist - The Strategist

The growing Islamic State threat in Central Asia | The Strategist  The Strategist

During a recent visit to Tajikistan, Russian Federal Security *Service* Director Alexander Bortnikov claimed that around 5,000 militants based in Afghanistan from ...



Five trendy Southeast Asia ‘hijabistas’ to follow on Instagram - South China Morning Post

Five trendy Southeast Asia ‘hijabistas’ to follow on Instagram  South China Morning Post

By offering followers a glimpse of their lives through Instagram, these Muslim women aim to spread understanding of their fashion and faith. The 'hijabistas' hope ...



Stocks in Asia mixed after Dow drops for second consecutive day - CNBC

Stocks in Asia mixed after Dow drops for second consecutive day  CNBC

Stocks in Asia were set to slip on Wednesday following a overnight session on Wall Street that saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping more than 200 ...



Asia stocks sag, bonds rally as trade war fears persist - KFGO News

Asia stocks sag, bonds rally as trade war fears persist  KFGO News

By Shinichi Saoshiro TOKYO (Reuters) - Asian stocks tracked Wall Street losses on Thursday as rhetoric from Beijing and Washington over trade matters kept ...



Nikkei event, Future of Asia, opens with Mahathir speech - Nikkei Asian Review

Nikkei event, Future of Asia, opens with Mahathir speech  Nikkei Asian Review

TOKYO -- The Future of Asia conference, sponsored by Nikkei, kicks off in Tokyo on Thursday, with influential leaders taking to the stage to.



Singapore Bank Sees Southeast Asia as a 'Haven' From the Trade War - Bloomberg

Singapore Bank Sees Southeast Asia as a 'Haven' From the Trade War  Bloomberg

United Overseas Bank Ltd. is betting Southeast Asia will shield it from the escalating trade war between the U.S. and China, distancing itself from the approach ...



Singapore Bank Sees Southeast Asia as a 'Haven' From the Trade War - Bloomberg

Singapore Bank Sees Southeast Asia as a 'Haven' From the Trade War  Bloomberg

United Overseas Bank Ltd. is betting Southeast Asia will shield it from the escalating trade war between the U.S. and China, distancing itself from the approach ...



UOB sees South-east Asia as 'haven' from trade war, says CEO - The Straits Times

UOB sees South-east Asia as 'haven' from trade war, says CEO  The Straits Times

SINGAPORE (BLOOMBERG) - United Overseas Bank (UOB) is betting South-east Asia will shield it from the escalating trade war between the US and China, ...



Shanahan Heads to Asia as White House Beats Drums on Iran - Defense One

Shanahan Heads to Asia as White House Beats Drums on Iran  Defense One

The acting defense secretary is expected to detail how the Pentagon is implementing a strategic shift away from counterterrorism.



In Asia, Pentagon Seeks to Separate China Military Talks From Trade War - U.S. News & World Report

In Asia, Pentagon Seeks to Separate China Military Talks From Trade War  U.S. News & World Report

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan said on Wednesday that tense trade negotiations between China and the United States ...



Shanahan Heads to Asia as White House Beats Drums on Iran - Defense One

Shanahan Heads to Asia as White House Beats Drums on Iran  Defense One

The acting defense secretary is expected to detail how the Pentagon is implementing a strategic shift away from counterterrorism.



In Asia, Pentagon Seeks to Separate China Military Talks From Trade War - U.S. News & World Report

In Asia, Pentagon Seeks to Separate China Military Talks From Trade War  U.S. News & World Report

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan said on Wednesday that tense trade negotiations between China and the United States ...



Shanahan Heads to Asia as White House Beats Drums on Iran - Defense One

Shanahan Heads to Asia as White House Beats Drums on Iran  Defense One

The acting defense secretary is expected to detail how the Pentagon is implementing a strategic shift away from counterterrorism.



US can’t help but lose to China’s rise in Asia, says think tank - South China Morning Post

US can’t help but lose to China’s rise in Asia, says think tank  South China Morning Post

Trump's assault on trade has done little to reverse Washington's decline in regional clout as Beijing's influence grows, experts say, as the Lowy Institute's 2019 ...



Telenor-Axiata merger can help connect Southeast Asia - Nikkei Asian Review

Telenor-Axiata merger can help connect Southeast Asia  Nikkei Asian Review

A potentially game-changing event has taken place in Southeast Asia's telecoms, showing that the regional economy is not doomed to be torn apart by th.



U.S. Stocks Fall to 12-Week Low; Treasuries Gain: Markets Wrap - Bloomberg

U.S. Stocks Fall to 12-Week Low; Treasuries Gain: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg

Sign up for Next China, a weekly email on where the nation stands now and where it's going next. U.S. stocks fell to a 12-week low, while Treasuries advanced ...



Singapore Bank Sees Southeast Asia as a 'Haven' From the Trade War - Bloomberg

Singapore Bank Sees Southeast Asia as a 'Haven' From the Trade War  Bloomberg

United Overseas Bank Ltd. is betting Southeast Asia will shield it from the escalating trade war between the U.S. and China, distancing itself from the approach ...



In Asia, Pentagon Seeks to Separate China Military Talks From Trade War - U.S. News & World Report

In Asia, Pentagon Seeks to Separate China Military Talks From Trade War  U.S. News & World Report

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan said on Wednesday that tense trade negotiations between China and the United States ...



Asia's pork worries can have benefits at home - Daily Times Leader

Asia's pork worries can have benefits at home  Daily Times Leader

The United States just kicked off summer with one of the biggest grilling holidays of the year — Memorial Day. And while Americans were celebrating the nation's ...



Asia-Pacific 'regional parliament' underway to advance equality, empowerment, for more than four billion citizens - UN News

Asia-Pacific 'regional parliament' underway to advance equality, empowerment, for more than four billion citizens  UN News

The top United Nations body in the Asia-Pacific region opened its annual session this week, calling for greater empowerment of disadvantaged and ...



U.S. Stocks Fall to 12-Week Low; Treasuries Gain: Markets Wrap - Bloomberg

U.S. Stocks Fall to 12-Week Low; Treasuries Gain: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg

Sign up for Next China, a weekly email on where the nation stands now and where it's going next. U.S. stocks fell to a 12-week low, while Treasuries advanced ...



Asia hedge funds struggle to benefit from investor enthusiasm - Reuters

Asia hedge funds struggle to benefit from investor enthusiasm  Reuters

Asian hedge funds are struggling to benefit from strong investor interest in the region in the face of patchy liquidity, country-level restrictions and general market ...



Asia Pacific - Open Society Foundations

Asia Pacific  Open Society Foundations

The Open Society Foundations have been expanding and deepening its work in Asia—engaging on pressing local and regional issues, from ensuring ...



iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited Announces Appointment of Two New Members to its Board of Directors - Associated Press

iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited Announces Appointment of Two New Members to its Board of Directors  Associated Press

Press release *content* from Globe Newswire. The AP news staff was not involved in its creation.



Singapore Bank Sees Southeast Asia as a 'Haven' From the Trade War - Bloomberg

Singapore Bank Sees Southeast Asia as a 'Haven' From the Trade War  Bloomberg

United Overseas Bank Ltd. is betting Southeast Asia will shield it from the escalating trade war between the U.S. and China, distancing itself from the approach ...



Humans used northern migration routes to reach eastern Asia - Phys.org

Humans used northern migration routes to reach eastern Asia  Phys.org

Northern and Central Asia have been neglected in studies of early human migration, with deserts and mountains being considered uncompromising barriers.



Think tank names Japan 'leader of liberal order in Asia' - Japan Today

Think tank names Japan 'leader of liberal order in Asia'  Japan Today

Japan's increased infrastructure development over the past decade throughout Asia, combined with Tokyo's inclusive multilateral approach to trade has seen the ...



Same-sex marriage in Asia inevitable, says Irish gay activist - South China Morning Post

Same-sex marriage in Asia inevitable, says Irish gay activist  South China Morning Post

Rory O'Neill was instrumental in the campaign in Ireland for marriage equality in 2015. He says the Asian LGBTIQ community must become more visible and ...



U.S. Is More Powerful Than China in Asia-Pacific, Study Says - Bloomberg

U.S. Is More Powerful Than China in Asia-Pacific, Study Says  Bloomberg

The U.S. wields more power in Asia-Pacific than any other country but China is gaining ground due to President Donald Trump's protectionist trade policies, ...



Telenor-Axiata merger can help connect Southeast Asia - Nikkei Asian Review

Telenor-Axiata merger can help connect Southeast Asia  Nikkei Asian Review

A potentially game-changing event has taken place in Southeast Asia's telecoms, showing that the regional economy is not doomed to be torn apart by th.



China’s VSOCloud Sets Up SE Asia Joint Venture With Malaysia’s KRU - Variety

China’s VSOCloud Sets Up SE Asia Joint Venture With Malaysia’s KRU  Variety

Chinese entertainment tech firm VSOCloud has set up a joint venture company in Malaysia, with Prodigital Lab, part of leading local production and services firm ...



Think tank names Japan 'leader of liberal order in Asia' - Japan Today

Think tank names Japan 'leader of liberal order in Asia'  Japan Today

Japan's increased infrastructure development over the past decade throughout Asia, combined with Tokyo's inclusive multilateral approach to trade has seen the ...



Telenor-Axiata merger can help connect Southeast Asia - Nikkei Asian Review

Telenor-Axiata merger can help connect Southeast Asia  Nikkei Asian Review

A potentially game-changing event has taken place in Southeast Asia's telecoms, showing that the regional economy is not doomed to be torn apart by th.



China’s VSOCloud Sets Up SE Asia Joint Venture With Malaysia’s KRU - Variety

China’s VSOCloud Sets Up SE Asia Joint Venture With Malaysia’s KRU  Variety

Chinese entertainment tech firm VSOCloud has set up a joint venture company in Malaysia, with Prodigital Lab, part of leading local production and services firm ...



In Asia, Pentagon seeks to separate China military talks from trade war - Reuters

In Asia, Pentagon seeks to separate China military talks from trade war  Reuters

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan said on Wednesday that tense trade negotiations between China and the United States ...



Telenor-Axiata merger can help connect Southeast Asia - Nikkei Asian Review

Telenor-Axiata merger can help connect Southeast Asia  Nikkei Asian Review

A potentially game-changing event has taken place in Southeast Asia's telecoms, showing that the regional economy is not doomed to be torn apart by th.



Asia's glaciers provide buffer against drought - Phys.org

Asia's glaciers provide buffer against drought  Phys.org

A new study to assess the contribution that Asia's high mountain glaciers make to relieving water stress in the region is published this week (29 May 2019) in the ...



China’s VSOCloud Sets Up SE Asia Joint Venture With Malaysia’s KRU - Variety

China’s VSOCloud Sets Up SE Asia Joint Venture With Malaysia’s KRU  Variety

Chinese entertainment tech firm VSOCloud has set up a joint venture company in Malaysia, with Prodigital Lab, part of leading local production and services firm ...



CMA CGM sees southeast Asia taking up shipping slack in trade war - Reuters

CMA CGM sees southeast Asia taking up shipping slack in trade war  Reuters

Shipping giant CMA CGM expects volumes to continue growing this year as increasing activity from southeast Asia toward the United States helps make up for ...



In Asia, Pentagon seeks to separate China military talks from trade... - Reuters

In Asia, Pentagon seeks to separate China military talks from trade...  Reuters

Acting U.S. Defence Secretary Patrick Shanahan said on Wednesday that tense trade negotiations between China and the United States should be treated ...



Expanding into Asia: Lessons from Biotech - Middle Market Growth

Expanding into Asia: Lessons from Biotech  Middle Market Growth

There's a strong appetite for biotechnology in Asia, but what should companies know before establishing a presence—and what should be avoided?



Telenor-Axiata merger can help connect Southeast Asia - Nikkei Asian Review

Telenor-Axiata merger can help connect Southeast Asia  Nikkei Asian Review

A potentially game-changing event has taken place in Southeast Asia's telecoms, showing that the regional economy is not doomed to be torn apart by th.



China’s VSOCloud Sets Up SE Asia Joint Venture With Malaysia’s KRU - Variety

China’s VSOCloud Sets Up SE Asia Joint Venture With Malaysia’s KRU  Variety

Chinese entertainment tech firm VSOCloud has set up a joint venture company in Malaysia, with Prodigital Lab, part of leading local production and services firm ...



Think tank names Japan 'leader of liberal order in Asia' - Japan Today

Think tank names Japan 'leader of liberal order in Asia'  Japan Today

Japan's increased infrastructure development over the past decade throughout Asia, combined with Tokyo's inclusive multilateral approach to trade has seen the ...



Think tank names Japan 'leader of liberal order in Asia' - Japan Today

Think tank names Japan 'leader of liberal order in Asia'  Japan Today

Japan's increased infrastructure development over the past decade throughout Asia, combined with Tokyo's inclusive multilateral approach to trade has seen the ...



Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P Live Updates for May 29, 2019 - Bloomberg

Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P Live Updates for May 29, 2019  Bloomberg

Sign up for Next China, a weekly email on where the nation stands now and where it's going next. U.S. stocks fell to a 12-week low while Treasuries resumed a ...



Telenor-Axiata merger can help connect Southeast Asia - Nikkei Asian Review

Telenor-Axiata merger can help connect Southeast Asia  Nikkei Asian Review

A potentially game-changing event has taken place in Southeast Asia's telecoms, showing that the regional economy is not doomed to be torn apart by th.



Think tank names Japan 'leader of liberal order in Asia' - Japan Today

Think tank names Japan 'leader of liberal order in Asia'  Japan Today

Japan's increased infrastructure development over the past decade throughout Asia, combined with Tokyo's inclusive multilateral approach to trade has seen the ...



China’s VSOCloud Sets Up SE Asia Joint Venture With Malaysia’s KRU - Variety

China’s VSOCloud Sets Up SE Asia Joint Venture With Malaysia’s KRU  Variety

Chinese entertainment tech firm VSOCloud has set up a joint venture company in Malaysia, with Prodigital Lab, part of leading local production and services firm ...



The Latest on Global Stock Markets - Bloomberg

The Latest on Global Stock Markets  Bloomberg

U.S. stocks fell to the lowest since March as a rally in 10-year Treasuries rekindled concern that a key recession signal has started to flash warnings amid what ...



China’s VSOCloud Sets Up SE Asia Joint Venture With Malaysia’s KRU - Variety

China’s VSOCloud Sets Up SE Asia Joint Venture With Malaysia’s KRU  Variety

Chinese entertainment tech firm VSOCloud has set up a joint venture company in Malaysia, with Prodigital Lab, part of leading local production and services firm ...



Asia hedge funds struggle to benefit from investor enthusiasm - Nasdaq

Asia hedge funds struggle to benefit from investor enthusiasm  Nasdaq

HONG KONG, May 29- Asian hedge funds are struggling to benefit from strong investor interest in the region in the face of patchy liquidity,.



China’s VSOCloud Sets Up SE Asia Joint Venture With Malaysia’s KRU - Variety

China’s VSOCloud Sets Up SE Asia Joint Venture With Malaysia’s KRU  Variety

Chinese entertainment tech firm VSOCloud has set up a joint venture company in Malaysia, with Prodigital Lab, part of leading local production and services firm ...



Uncovering the evolution of monsoon and arid regions in Asia, Africa and Australia - Phys.Org

Uncovering the evolution of monsoon and arid regions in Asia, Africa and Australia  Phys.Org

Monsoon and arid climates are two climate types commonly seen in mid- and low-latitudes of the Earth. These climate types have sculpted the corresponding ...



Same-sex marriage is inevitable in Asia, says Rory O'Neill, aka Irish drag queen Panti Bliss - South China Morning Post

Same-sex marriage is inevitable in Asia, says Rory O'Neill, aka Irish drag queen Panti Bliss  South China Morning Post

It's only a matter of time before other places in Asia start following in Taiwan's footsteps to legalise same-sex marriage, says the face of Ireland's successful…



Asia hedge funds struggle to benefit from investor enthusiasm - Investing.com

Asia hedge funds struggle to benefit from investor enthusiasm  Investing.com

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Asian hedge funds are struggling to benefit from strong investor interest in the region in the face of patchy liquidity, country-level ...



Same-sex marriage in Asia inevitable, says Irish gay activist - South China Morning Post

Same-sex marriage in Asia inevitable, says Irish gay activist  South China Morning Post

Rory O'Neill was instrumental in the campaign in Ireland for marriage equality in 2015. He says the Asian LGBTIQ community must become more visible and ...



Asia stocks sink after losses on Wall Street - CNA

Asia stocks sink after losses on Wall Street  CNA

Economists say the trade dispute between the world's top two economic superpowers will have grim implications for consumers. (Photo: AFP/Nicolas Asfouri).



Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P Live Updates for May 29, 2019 - Bloomberg

Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P Live Updates for May 29, 2019  Bloomberg

Sign up for Next China, a weekly email on where the nation stands now and where it's going next. Stocks extended a retreat globally together with U.S. equity ...



Asia should not bet on Democrats on trade - Nikkei Asian Review

Asia should not bet on Democrats on trade  Nikkei Asian Review

For the 21 candidates now officially vying for the U.S. Democratic Party's presidential nomination -- as well as their supporters -- defeating U.S. Pr.



Delhi's Connaught Place 4th most expensive office market in Asia Pacific - Moneycontrol.com

Delhi's Connaught Place 4th most expensive office market in Asia Pacific  Moneycontrol.com

Connaught Place in the national capital has emerged as the fourth most expensive office market in the Asia Pacific with an increase of modest 1.4 per cent ...



China’s VSOCloud Sets Up SE Asia Joint Venture With Malaysia’s KRU - Variety

China’s VSOCloud Sets Up SE Asia Joint Venture With Malaysia’s KRU  Variety

Chinese entertainment tech firm VSOCloud has set up a joint venture company in Malaysia, with Prodigital Lab, part of leading local production and services firm ...



Far from quiet on the US vs Russia-China front | Article - Asia Times

Far from quiet on the US vs Russia-China front | Article  Asia Times

Kazakhs fear impacts of new 'cold war', but Putin is adamant Eurasian integration will go ahead.



Think tank names Japan 'leader of liberal order in Asia' - Japan Today

Think tank names Japan 'leader of liberal order in Asia'  Japan Today

Japan's increased infrastructure development over the past decade throughout Asia, combined with Tokyo's inclusive multilateral approach to trade has seen the ...



Five big takeaways from the 2019 Asia Power Index - The Interpreter

Five big takeaways from the 2019 Asia Power Index  The Interpreter

The 2019 Lowy Institute Asia-Power Index, launched today, tracks shifts in the distribution of power over 25 countries.



The toll of tourism: Can Southeast Asia save its prized natural areas? - GreenBiz

The toll of tourism: Can Southeast Asia save its prized natural areas?  GreenBiz

From Thailand to Bali, a huge increase in tourists, many from China and other rapidly developing economies, is straining sensitive ecosystems to the breaking ...



Five big takeaways from the 2019 Asia Power Index - The Interpreter

Five big takeaways from the 2019 Asia Power Index  The Interpreter

The 2019 Lowy Institute Asia-Power Index, launched today, tracks shifts in the distribution of power over 25 countries.



Five big takeaways from the 2019 Asia Power Index - The Interpreter

Five big takeaways from the 2019 Asia Power Index  The Interpreter

The 2019 Lowy Institute Asia-Power Index, launched today, tracks shifts in the distribution of power over 25 countries.



Asia markets slip, currencies decline as US adds 9 countries to watch list - CNBC

Asia markets slip, currencies decline as US adds 9 countries to watch list  CNBC

Stocks in Asia declined in Wednesday afternoon trade following overnight losses on Wall Street that saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average fall more than 200 ...



A Chinese military base in Southeast Asia? Some say it's inevitable - Nikkei Asian Review

A Chinese military base in Southeast Asia? Some say it's inevitable  Nikkei Asian Review

BANGKOK -- Big-power rivalry in the Asia-Pacific region has shifted the focus from military firepower toward competition over infrastructure and inves.



The Latest on Global Stock Markets - Bloomberg

The Latest on Global Stock Markets  Bloomberg

U.S. stocks fell to the lowest since March as a rally in 10-year Treasuries rekindled concern that a key recession signal has started to flash warnings amid what ...



Southeast Asia gains new leverage as China and US battle for influence - Nikkei Asian Review

Southeast Asia gains new leverage as China and US battle for influence  Nikkei Asian Review

BANGKOK -- There are two "friendship bridges" spanning the Tonle Sap river in the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh. One is labeled the Cambodia-Japanes.



Asia bond market could see increased institutional inflows – study - Pensions & Investments

Asia bond market could see increased institutional inflows – study  Pensions & Investments

Asia's fixed-income markets could see increased inflows in the next 12 months from global institutional investors seeking higher yield, said the results of a study ...



EUR/USD technical analysis: Rejected at 200-hour AM in Asia - FXStreet

EUR/USD technical analysis: Rejected at 200-hour AM in Asia  FXStreet

EUR/USD picked up a bid around 1.1159 in early Asia, but failed to take out the 200-hour moving average (MA) resistance at 1.1173 and is now trading a.



Asia Minute: Crystal Meth Stuns Australia - Hawaii Public Radio-HPR2

Asia Minute: Crystal Meth Stuns Australia  Hawaii Public Radio-HPR2

According to figures from the United Nations, Australia's use of crystal methamphetamine is among the highest in the world. Recent news shows an increase.



US-China Trade War: Who Will be Asia’s Winners and Losers? - Nasdaq

US-China Trade War: Who Will be Asia’s Winners and Losers?  Nasdaq

2018 was filled with aggressive posturing regarding trade protection by the US and China. Recently, this was escalated further. Discussions have.



China Closing in on U.S. in 'Asia Power Index': Lowy Institute - Bloomberg

China Closing in on U.S. in 'Asia Power Index': Lowy Institute  Bloomberg

Hervé Lemahieu, director of the Asian power and diplomacy program at the Lowy Institute, talks about its annual 'Asia Power Index,' which measures eight types ...



Tuesday 28 May 2019

Stocks in Asia gain as Trump concludes Japan visit amid hopes of a trade deal - CNBC

Stocks in Asia gain as Trump concludes Japan visit amid hopes of a trade deal  CNBC

Shares in Asia were higher on Tuesday, as U.S. President Donald Trump concluded his state visit to Japan. The Nikkei 225 in Japan added 0.37% to close at ...



Trump expects Japan's military to reinforce United States in Asia and beyond - Reuters

Trump expects Japan's military to reinforce United States in Asia and beyond  Reuters

TOKYO (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump expects that Japan's military will reinforce U.S. forces throughout Asia and elsewhere, he said on Tuesday, ...



Trump expects Japan's military to reinforce US in Asia and beyond - Dhaka Tribune

  1. Trump expects Japan's military to reinforce US in Asia and beyond  Dhaka Tribune
  2. Stocks in Asia gain as Trump concludes Japan visit amid hopes of a trade deal  CNBC
  3. Trump expects Japan's military to reinforce United States in Asia and beyond  Reuters
  4. Asia shares up in muted trading after Trump's visit to Japan  KVEO-TV
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Asia Shares Higher in Muted Trading - DTN The Progressive Farmer

Asia Shares Higher in Muted Trading  DTN The Progressive Farmer

Asian stocks mostly rose in muted trading Tuesday in the absence of major market-driving news on trade negotiations during President Donald Trump's visit to ...



In pictures: Asia's first same-sex marriages - CNN

In pictures: Asia's first same-sex marriages  CNN

Beaming in the bright sunshine, Amber Wang took the hand of her new wife, Kristin Huang, on the steps of the Xinyi District office in Taipei, Friday, making ...



Asia's Top Rated Chef Was Inspired by his Grandmother to Start Entrepreneurial Journey - Entrepreneur

Asia's Top Rated Chef Was Inspired by his Grandmother to Start Entrepreneurial Journey  Entrepreneur

Remembering childhood days in France, chef Julien Royer shared one of his life's greatest influencers, the one who inspired him to become what he is today: a ...



Telenor-Axiata merger can help connect Southeast Asia - Nikkei Asian Review

Telenor-Axiata merger can help connect Southeast Asia  Nikkei Asian Review

A potentially game-changing event has taken place in Southeast Asia's telecoms, showing that the regional economy is not doomed to be torn apart by th.



2019 Asia-Pacific SABRE Awards Now Open For Entries The 2019 Asia-Pacific SABRE Awards is - The Holmes Report

2019 Asia-Pacific SABRE Awards Now Open For Entries The 2019 Asia-Pacific SABRE Awards is  The Holmes Report

The 2019 Asia-Pacific SABRE Awards is now accepting entries ahead of the early deadline of 21 June.



Markets cautious, Treasuries gain as investors weigh trade, EU election results - Financial Times

Markets cautious, Treasuries gain as investors weigh trade, EU election results  Financial Times

Wall Street was mixed on Tuesday while Treasuries rallied following the long weekend and European stocks edged lower with investors weighing continuing ...



Stocks in Asia gain as Trump concludes Japan visit amid hopes of a trade deal - CNBC

Stocks in Asia gain as Trump concludes Japan visit amid hopes of a trade deal  CNBC

Shares in Asia were higher on Tuesday, as U.S. President Donald Trump concluded his state visit to Japan. The Nikkei 225 in Japan added 0.37% to close at ...



Trump expects Japan's military to reinforce United States in Asia and beyond - Reuters

Trump expects Japan's military to reinforce United States in Asia and beyond  Reuters

TOKYO (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump expects that Japan's military will reinforce U.S. forces throughout Asia and elsewhere, he said on Tuesday, ...



2019 Asia-Pacific SABRE Awards Now Open For Entries The 2019 Asia-Pacific SABRE Awards is - The Holmes Report

2019 Asia-Pacific SABRE Awards Now Open For Entries The 2019 Asia-Pacific SABRE Awards is  The Holmes Report

The 2019 Asia-Pacific SABRE Awards is now accepting entries ahead of the early deadline of 21 June.



On GPS: Preserving the peace in Asia - CNN

On GPS: Preserving the peace in Asia  CNN

Author Parag Khanna tells Fareed he thinks Asian nations will come together to find a way to diffuse tensions around North Korea.



In pictures: Asia's first same-sex marriages - CNN

In pictures: Asia's first same-sex marriages  CNN

Beaming in the bright sunshine, Amber Wang took the hand of her new wife, Kristin Huang, on the steps of the Xinyi District office in Taipei, Friday, making ...



Trump expects Japan's military to reinforce U.S. in Asia and beyond - Japan Today

  1. Trump expects Japan's military to reinforce U.S. in Asia and beyond  Japan Today
  2. Stocks in Asia gain as Trump concludes Japan visit amid hopes of a trade deal  CNBC
  3. Asia Shares Higher in Muted Trading  DTN The Progressive Farmer
  4. Trump expects Japan's military to reinforce United States in Asia and beyond  Reuters
  5. View full coverage on Google News


Goldman Sachs names executives in Asia, New York to top committee - CNA

Goldman Sachs names executives in Asia, New York to top committee  CNA

Goldman Sachs Group Inc named three new executives to its management committee, the co-presidents of the bank's Asia Pacific region and its global ...