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Friday, May 17

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Extreme heatwaves in south and south-east Asia are a sign of things to come

theconversation.com

Tens of millions of people have been exposed to conditions that threaten their health.

Heatwaves Push Asia’s Spot LNG Prices To Highest Since January

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Heat waves in some parts of Asia and forecasts of above-average temperatures in southeast Asia and China in the coming weeks have prompted more spot LNG buying, which has raised the spot prices in Asia this week to the highest level since…

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UAAP: UST Tigresses and the ghosts of Game 2s at Mall of Asia Arena

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MANILA, Philippines—There is a ghost inside the Mall of Asia Arena… and University of Santo Tomas just couldn’t exorcise it. Back in Season 81, the Golden Tigresses figured in a women’s volleyball Finals affair against Ateneo only to fall…

Business News | Merger and Acquisition Deals in Asia Pacific Region Decline in 2024

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Get latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. Meanwhile, several key markets within the region witnessed a decline in deal volume.

Nicole Scherzinger serenades star-struck fan in a wheelchair at Asia gig with her song Baby Love while wearing skintight sequin bodysuit

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Nicole Scherzinger serenaded a star-struck fan in a wheelchair as she performed her song Baby Love in Kazakhstan wearing a skintight sequin bodysuit.

Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia List: From Pavithra Chari to Srinivas Sarkar, Names of Indian Innovators and Entrepreneurs Who Featured on Prestigious List

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Forbes has released its 9th edition of the “30 Under 30 Asia” list, spotlighting young entrepreneurs, leaders, and trailblazers under 30 who are driving innovation and transforming industries across the Asia-Pacific region.

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Tengku Zafrul: Malaysia sees Kazakhstan as strategic partner in bridging Central and SE Asia

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ASTANA, May 17 — Malaysia views Kazakhstan as its strategic partner in building the interlinkages between Central Asi...

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Sri Lanka women to host West Indies women for white-ball series as preparation for Asia Cup 2024

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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced that the West Indies Women’s Team is scheduled to tour Sri Lanka for a white-ball series in June 2024. The Sri Lanka women’s team will host a three-match ODI series and a three-match T20I series as per…

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These artists are touring and holding concerts in Asia in 2024

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Check out our running list of artists touring the continent, including Laufey, Olivia Rodrigo, LANY and more

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AP Week in Pictures: Asia

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May 10-16, 2024

Four Malaysians, including a national squash champ, named in Forbes’ 30 under 30 Asia

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 — National squash player Sivasangari Subramaniam is among the four Malaysians who made it to the Fo...

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Bybit’s Notcoin listing debacle, China firm’s profits up 12-fold after crypto buy: Asia Express

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Bybit to compensate users after Notcoin listing debacle, China gaming firm’s profits up 1100% after $200M crypto buy, and more: Asia Express.

Thursday, May 16

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Why is art the top alternative investment choice for Asia’s wealthy?

Among investments of passion, art claimed the top spot in 2023, particularly for high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families in Singapore. Here, industry insiders offer their insights into this phenomenon.

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Russia and China continue to strive to simplify trade in Asia-Pacific region — statement

tass.com

Both countries also expressed gratitude for collaboration within the G20 and stated their commitment to "continue joint steps at this platform in order to promote inclusive and mutually beneficial processes of economic globalization"

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Russia, China express concern over effect of AUKUS agreements on stability in Asia Pacific

tass.com

AUKUS was established in September 2021 to implement the defense initiatives of Australia, the UK and the US in two areas

Sri Lanka Host West Indies Women for T20 Warm-Up Ahead of T20 World Cup and Asia Cup

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Fresh off their qualification for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, the Sri Lanka Women’s Cricket Team will lock horns with the West Indies Women in a three-match ODI and T20I series, kicking off on June 15th. This tour, culminating…