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Visa card spending remains strong, despite a slowdown in Asia

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Strong consumer spending and cross-border activity drove an 8% increase in Visa's total payments volume during the first quarter of the year, although Asia's economic recovery is taking longer than expected.

World News | India-Central Asia Collaboration in Strategic Minerals Has Promising Future

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Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. India during the Second India-Central Asia NSAs meeting has suggested establishing an India-Central Asia Rare Earths Forum to enhance cooperation in rare earth and strategic mineral…

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New study uses AI to predict malaria outbreaks in South Asia

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Researchers from NDORMS in collaboration with international institutions have demonstrated the potential of using environmental measurements and deep learning modeling to predict malaria outbreaks in South Asia. The study offers promising…

Over 260 agreements signed at Innoprom. Central Asia exhibition in Tashkent

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Earlier reports said that more than 400 companies from 27 countries took place in the event

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Charles Li’s Micro Connect pushes unique financing model in Southeast Asia

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Charles Li, former head of the Hong Kong stock exchange, wants to bring its model of financing for a cut of daily revenue to Southeast Asia as early as the fourth quarter.

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Mediacorp wins awards for use of AI and audience engagement at Digital Media Awards Asia 2024

The AI SmartCut project won silver for Best Use of AI in the Newsroom and CNA’s My Feed took home silver for Best in Audience Engagement respectively at the WAN-IFRA Digital Media Awards Asia.

Amazon to Open More Cloud Centers in Southeast Asia for Better Data Protection

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Amazon plans to establish cloud regions in Southeast Asia to meet customer demands for local data storage, investing $6 billion in Malaysia by 2037.

Extreme heat scorches Southeast Asia, bringing school closures and warnings

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Extreme heat scorched parts of South and Southeast Asia Wednesday, prompting schools across the Philippines to suspend classes, heat warnings in the Thai capital and worshippers in Bangladesh to pray for rain.

Asia Pacific Gen-Zs and Millenials Seek to Unlock Value and Maximize Travel Experience With One Loyalty Program

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A survey by Marriott Bonvoy, the award-winning travel program of Marriott International, has found that a majority of Gen Zs and Millennials in Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC) prefer the simplicity of belonging to one comprehensive…

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Oranges and mandarins from Egypt and Morocco in Central Asia

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On April 23, 2024, during the online training session "How to Export Fruits and Vegetables to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan from Morocco and Egypt," Yevhen Kuzin, an FAO Consultant and International Produce Analyst, delved into the promising…

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‘One Piece,’ ‘My Hero Academia,’ ‘Chhota Bheem,’ ‘Jai Jagannath’ in the Mix as Warner Bros. Discovery South Asia Unveils Kids Summer Slate and Strategy (EXCLUSIVE)

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Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) South Asia has a sizzling summer slate lined up in the kids space including a mix of anime and homegrown IP. Launching on the Indian animation-focused Pogo channel in May is new Indian IP “Jay Jagannath.” The…

Gucci's owner is having a terrible year. The company's profit and stock have slumped as Asia sales dry up.

Gucci, Kering's largest brand, saw an 18% decline in revenue in the first quarter.

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Amazon is opening cloud regions in Southeast Asia to meet customer demand, CTO says

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From startups to government agencies, Amazon CTO Werner Vogels said customers "have been asking" for local data residency.

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Collaboration to Bolster Satellite Ground Station Capabilities in Southeast Asia

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mu Space and Advance Technology Co., Ltd, a prominent Thai satellite technology company, and RBC Signals International Inc., a provider of global satellite data communication solutions, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) as of…

Samsung starts mass production of its 9th-generation 286-layer 3D NAND memory chips, which increases data I/O speeds by 33% compared to 8th-gen 236-layer chips (Nami Matsuura/Nikkei Asia)

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Samsung starts mass production of its 9th-generation 286-layer 3D NAND memory chips, which increases data I/O speeds by 33% compared to 8th-gen 236-layer chips — 286-layer product boosts data storage capacity by 50%, aiding AI — SEOUL —…

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Samsung Showcases Innovative AI TV Technologies at 2024 Southeast Asia Tech Seminar

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Samsung Electronics, the world’s leading TV manufacturer for the 18th consecutive year, commenced its 2024 Southeast Asia Tech Seminar in Bangkok, Thailand.

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UN: Asia hit hardest by climate, weather disasters in 2023

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GENEVA, April 24 — Asia was the world’s most disaster-hit region from climate and weather hazards in 2023, the United Na...

The Best eSIM for Asia: Complete Guide (2024)

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Looking for the best eSIM for Asia? Find and compare the best providers by cost, support, user-friendliness and coverage.