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United MileagePlus now charges more miles for intra-Europe and intra-Asia business-class award flights

thepointsguy.com

In April 2020, United MileagePlus removed its partner award chart. Partner awards continued pricing at the lowest Saver level from the last-published award charts for a while. But over time, United Airlines has slowly raised its…

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'Asia Village' plan unveiled for Blaine's Northtown Mall

bringmethenews.com

The plan includes an Asian grocery store, shops, a food hall and more.

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Fresh Produce Trade Gears Up for ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA’s Fully Booked CHINA BUSINESS MEET UP

Held at Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center (SWEECC), the China Business Meet Up is the largest-scale edition of ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA’s series of content-backed networking events in key markets across Asia. ...

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Photos: May Day rallies across Asia demand improved labour rights

www.aljazeera.com

May Day, or International Labour Day, is observed in many countries as a day to celebrate workers’ rights.

Mass fish die-off in Vietnam as heat wave roasts Southeast Asia

phys.org

Hundreds of thousands of fish have died in a reservoir in southern Vietnam's Dong Nai province, with locals and media reports suggesting a brutal heat wave and the lake's management are to blame.

Pet dogs and strays suffer in Asia heat wave

phys.org

Soaring temperatures across Kolkata have brought life in much of the Indian megacity to a standstill, but veterinarian Partha Das cannot recall a time when he was more busy.

British Author Jeffrey Archer’s Novels to Be Adapted for Film, TV in Asia, Middle East

The best-selling British novelist Jeffrey Archer is set to have his work adapted for film and television across foreign-language territories, with an initial focus on viewers in India, the rest of Asia, and the Middle East. The millionaire…

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Major Asia And Europe Markets Closed For Labor Day; Dollar gains, Gold Drops To $2,300 - Global Markets Today While US Slept

www.benzinga.com

US stock markets close lower on economic reports and Fed meeting. Asian markets decline, Europe closed for Labor Day. Commodities and US futures down.

May Day rallies across Asia and Europe call for improved workers’ rights

Events on May 1 also give many an opportunity to air general economic grievances or political demands.

May Day rallies across Asia and Europe call for improved workers’ rights

Events on May 1 also give many an opportunity to air general economic grievances or political demands.

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China implements a revised State Secrets Law, requiring Tencent, Weibo, and other internet companies to delete leaked information and comply with investigations (Yukio Tajima/Nikkei Asia)

www.techmeme.com

China implements a revised State Secrets Law, requiring Tencent, Weibo, and other internet companies to delete leaked information and comply with investigations — Law taking effect Wednesday seen requiring internet companies to help curb…

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A Chinese seller details how he ships civilian electronics, which could be repurposed for military uses, to Russia via distributors and Russian e-commerce sites (Nikkei Asia)

www.techmeme.com

A Chinese seller details how he ships civilian electronics, which could be repurposed for military uses, to Russia via distributors and Russian e-commerce sites — Civilian electronics, sourced from Chinese e-commerce sellers, find their…

Cyber Espionage: About 25% of Cyberattacks Motivated by ‘Espionage’ in Asia-Pacific Region in 2023, Higher Than Europe and North America, Says Report

www.latestly.com

Last year, 15 per cent of breaches involved a third party, including data custodians, third-party software vulnerabilities, and other direct or indirect supply chain issues, the report mentioned.

Southeast Asia swelters in record-setting heatwave

www.aljazeera.com

The excessive heat across the region has triggered health alerts, shuttered schools and put pressure on power grids.

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Workers and activists across Asia hold May Day rallies to call for greater labor rights

Workers, activists and others in Asian capitals are marking May Day with rallies and marches to call for better working conditions and greater labor rights

Conrad Asia Reports Progress in Mako Project, Other Indonesian Activities

www.rigzone.com

Conrad expects to conclude major contracts and services for the Mako project in the second quarter of the year.

4 Hong Kong public universities fall in ranking of Asia’s best

www.scmp.com

Times Higher Education says decline in ranking of some institutions reflects fierce competition on continent.

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