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Saturday, May 4

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‘Inside an oven’: sweltering heat ravages crops and takes lives in south-east Asia

www.theguardian.com

Governments issue health warnings as schools shut and crops fail, with fears that worse is to come as heatwave tightens grip

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Russia's Trade Rivalry With China in Central Asia is Heating Up

oilprice.com

It seems that the Kremlin is having a hard time accepting that Russia is playing second fiddle to China when it comes to trade in Central Asia. The reluctance of Russian officials to acknowledge trade reality was on display at a late April…

East Asia is hit by searing 48C heatwave as temperature records tumble, schools are closed and people are told they must not go outside

www.dailymail.co.uk

East Asia is grappling with a record-breaking heatwave as sweltering 48C temperatures leave schools shut, crops damaged, and residents warned to stay indoors.

Saudi Arabia to build Central Asia’s largest wind farm in Uzbekistan

www.siasat.com

Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power has recently signed a power purchase agreement with national electric grid in Uzbekistan worth 18.2 billion Saudi riyals (Rs 4,04,61,35,54,436). The agreement pertains to the Aral 5-gigawatt…

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As chipmakers move into or expand in the region around Germany's Dresden, skeptics say more government subsidies, skilled workers, and end customers are needed (Cheng Ting-Fang/Nikkei Asia)

www.techmeme.com

As chipmakers move into or expand in the region around Germany's Dresden, skeptics say more government subsidies, skilled workers, and end customers are needed — Skeptics say more government subsidies, skilled workers and end customers are…

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Health warning issued as heatwave grips South and Southeast Asia

news.sky.com

Countries in South and Southeast Asia have been coping with a weeks-long heatwave which has seen record temperatures sweep parts of the region.

I tried a taste of East Asia in Hull City Centre

Cheng & Chen opened in Hull's Trinity Market in 2019

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Heat wave swells Asia's appetite for air-conditioning

e.vnexpress.net

A record-breaking heat wave is broiling parts of Asia, helping drive surging demand for cooling options, including air-conditioning.

Friday, May 3

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'Today's Ukraine could be tomorrow's East Asia': Japan and France agree to bolster cooperation

www.euronews.com

Tokyo and Paris have agreed to enhance security collaboration in the Indo-Pacific. Euronews discussed the significance of these talks for Tokyo with Maki Kobayashi, spokesperson for the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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A Star Wars marathon and a heatwave in Asia: photos of the day – Friday

www.theguardian.com

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world

Empowering Researchers in South Asia to Unlock Economic Insights: International CGE Modeling Training Program in New Delhi

www.ifpri.org

Empowering Researchers in South Asia to Unlock Economic Insights: International CGE Modeling Training Program in New Delhi

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Heatwave swells Asia's appetite for air-conditioning

guardian.ng

A record-breaking heatwave is broiling parts of Asia, helping drive surging demand for cooling options, including air-conditioning.

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Asia Markets Mixed, Europe Gain While Crude Oil and Gold Fall Below Key Levels - Global Markets Today While US Slept

www.benzinga.com

On Thursday, May 2, the U.S. stock markets closed higher as investors evaluated the Federal Reserve’s dovish rate guidance and mixed earnings. All three indexes closed higher.

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DEDE Thailand and GGGI Advance the Asia Low Carbon Buildings Transition Project

gggi.org

Bangkok, Thailand, May 3, 2024 – The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) Thailand, in collaboration with the Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency (DEDE), convened the first Project Steering Committee (PSC) meeting…

“A perfect storm for smuggling”: New UNODC research on migrant smuggling in Southeast Asia reveals why people seek out smugglers

“A perfect storm for smuggling”: New UNODC research on migrant smuggling in Southeast Asia reveals why people seek out smugglers

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Heatwave swells Asia’s appetite for air-conditioning

www.malaymail.com

HONG KONG, May 3 — A record-breaking heatwave is broiling parts of Asia, helping drive surging demand for cooling opt...

Sports News | Mallika Nadda Appointed Chairperson of Special Olympics Asia Pacific Advisory Council

www.latestly.com

Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Mallika Nadda, President of Special Olympics Bharat, has been appointed as Chairperson of the Special Olympics Asia Pacific Advisory Council (APAC), for three years. She has been…