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Asian Markets Swing on Recession Fears as Inflation Data Looms

Most markets fluctuated in Asian trade Tuesday as traders grow increasingly fearful that more big interest rate hikes will tip economies into deep recessions, with the mood also darkened by the worsening Ukraine war and worries over China's outlook. With the focus on inflation, analysts said consumer price index data…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Alibaba, Nio Shed Over 3%: Hong Kong Shares Continue To Bleed, Semiconductor Rout Spreads Across Asia

Hong Kong stocks opened in the red on Tuesday after the Nasdaq index closed at its lowest level since July 2020 and a semi-conductor stock rout spread across Asian markets like Taiwan and South Korea which opened for trading after the holidays.

Benzinga

Axa to focus on Asia for long-term growth

Southeast Asia, Greater China and Japan will remain the three pillars of Axa Group as it grows its business in the coming years, the Paris-based insurer says, noting that the Thai insurance industry is poised for an upward growth trend from 2022 onwards.

Bangkok Post

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India can end Asiad gold drought at Hangzhou: Schopman

Coach believes the girls have the necessary skills but need to be consistent and not be bothered by reputations

The Hindu

Kingdom to host Asian Bishops' meet this week

Thailand will host the 50th Federation of Asian Bishops' Conference (FABC) General Conference at the Baan Phu Waan Pastoral Centre in Nakhon Pathom's Sam Phran district from Oct 12–30.

Bangkok Post

Huawei sets its sights on regional digital transformation

Global tech powerhouse Huawei Technologies is concentrating on digital infrastructure, sustainable development and a strong ecosystem as part of its strategies to deepen cooperation with Asia-Pacific nations, including Thailand, in boosting its digital power.

Bangkok Post

Women's Asia Cup | Pakistan shock India for first T20 win over arch-rivals since 2016

Pakistan scripted a remarkable turnaround less than 24 hours after their shock loss over Thailand

The Hindu

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Airlines eager to reopen Japan routes

Local airlines are banking on borders reopening in Asian countries, but are cautiously planning their routes as a weak currency and high fuel costs still afflict the industry.

Bangkok Post

Vatican reminds North Korea that pope ready to visit if invited

The Vatican on Friday reminded North Korea, whose recent firing of missiles has heightened tensions in Asia, that Pope Francis is eager to visit the country to help the cause of peace if Pyongyang makes an official invitation.

Reuters

Huge Asian hornet nest as big as a basketball discovered in Essex back garden

Home owner David Holborn was shocked when inspectors found the huge nest in his garden. The British Beekeepers Association said the nest was taken away for examination by government scientists

Daily Mirror

Faridabad boy Tavish breaks into top-20 of Asia Tennis Federation ranking

NEW DELHI: Tavish Pahwa, a 12-year-old tennis prodigy from Faridabad, has made the country proud by winning the ITF South Asia Regional Qualifying 12 and under-Team Championships in Nepal by defeating Pakistan in the final.

The Times of India

The Japanese souffle pancake spot heading to Manchester and giving away free drinks

Fuwa Fuwa has been a hit in Canada and across Asia

Manchester Evening News

US sanctions Asian firms over North Korean fuel shipments

In the midst of increasingly aggressive North Korean missile launches this week, the U.S. has imposed sanctions on people and firms in Asia accused of helping North Korea procure fuel in violation of U.N. sanctions

The Independent UK

Women's Asia Cup: Pakistan shock India for first T20I win over arch-rivals since 2016

SYLHET: Indian batters bungled badly in a straightforward chase as Pakistan recorded their first win over the arch-rivals in six years with a 13-run victory in the Women's Asia Cup, here on Friday.

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Irish Mirror

Is a new continent on the way? Experts warn Pacific Ocean 'closing'

According to scientists, a new supercontinent will be formed named Amasia

The Independent UK

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Sept. 30-Oct. 6, 2022

Reason

Court Rejects Avas Flowers' Libel Claims

"The allegedly defamatory nature of this statement is the implication that Plaintiff holds itself out as a local business when it is not. But truth is an affirmative defense to defamation under Delaware law, and the ... Declaration [submitted by Avas] does not deny that Plaintiff maintains call centers abroad…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Asia's Biggest Film Festival Back in Top Form in 2022

Movie stars, directors and fans descended on South Korea's port town of Busan Wednesday as Asia's largest film festival returned at full power post-pandemic, with an Iranian film opening the event. Top Korean actors and Asian stars including Hong Kong's legendary Tony Leung are set to attend the Busan International…

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The Independent UK

Asian stocks mixed on strong US hiring, OPEC oil output cuts

Asian stocks are mixed after strong U.S. hiring dampened hopes the Federal Reserve might ease off plans for interest rate hikes and the OPEC oil production cartel agreed to shore up prices by cutting output

Al Jazeera

Vietnam eyes China’s tech crown as firms tire of ‘zero COVID’

Apple, Google, and Samsung are among the tech giants expanding operations in the fast-growing Southeast Asian country.

USA Today Sports Media Group

LIV Golf makes ‘strategic alliance’ with developmental MENA Tour in effort to gain Official World Golf Ranking points

LIV Golf Bangkok, the series' first event in Asia, tees off later this week.

Newsroom.co.nz

What's in a name? The confusion of using the term 'Indo-Pacific'

The now widespread use of the term Indo-Pacific – replacing Asia-Pacific – to describe the region to which New Zealand belongs may have unforeseen consequences, says Stephen Jacobi

Evening Standard

Saudi Arabia to host Asian winter games in a city that doesn’t exist yet

The country is set to host the games at a mountain resort at the £440bn flagship Neom project

Irish Mirror

Gary Murphy: Jon Rahm makes DP World Tour return as LIV goes to Asia

It is a busy week in golf as Jon Rahm returns to the DP World Tour.

The Independent UK

Hong Kong shares soar 6%, leading Asian market gains

Hong Kong's share benchmark has soared more than 6% as Asian shares track gains on Wall Street

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