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Costa Rica seeks entry to trans-Pacific trade bloc

Costa Rica formalized its request to join a trade partnership of 11 countries across Asia, Australia and the Americas, President Rodrigo Chaves announced on Wednesday, in a step toward strengthening trade ties with Asian economies.

Reuters

Asian stocks fall ahead of US inflation

Asian stocks have followed Wall Street lower ahead of U.S. inflation data that traders worry will show upward pressure on prices still is too strong for the Federal Reserve to ease off interest rate hikes

The Independent UK

In this season for chess, a peek into the sport’s latest format

GURUGRAM: Chess is the flavour of the month. But while all eyes are on Chennai, where the Olympiad is taking place, Gurugram stole just a little of the limelight on Tuesday by hosting Asia’s first ever ‘No Castling’ match.

The Times of India

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Hotter nights could increase global mortality rates, a study warns

Nighttime temperatures could double in some eastern Asian cities, according to a study researchers say is the first to estimate the impact of hotter nights on climate change-related mortality risks.

WEKU

Climate change may increase mortality rate due to excess heat by six times: Lancet study

The study found that the average intensity of hot night events will nearly double by 2090, from 20.4 degrees Celsius to 39.7 degrees Celsius across 28 cities from east Asia

The Hindu

Companies in China distance themselves from Taiwan amid Pelosi backlash

From a Chinese soy sauce maker to an Asia-focused asset manager, companies in China are rushing to distance themselves from geopolitical tensions over Taiwan following last week's visit to the island by a high-profile U.S. official.

Reuters

Exclusive-Russian weapons in Ukraine powered by hundreds of Western parts - RUSI

More than 450 foreign-made components have been found in Russian weapons recovered in Ukraine, evidence that Moscow acquired critical technology from companies in the United States, Europe and Asia in the years before the invasion, according to a new report by Royal United Services Institute defence think tank.

Reuters

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Zipmex to ease some bitcoin, ether withdrawals after altcoins

Asia crypto exchange Zipmex Pte will allow users to partially withdraw Bitcoin and Ether from their trading accounts starting later this week, providing some relief to those caught by the recent meltdown in the digital asset market.

Bangkok Post

Asian stocks mixed after US job gain paves way for rate hike

Asian stock markets are mixed after strong U.S. jobs data cleared the way for more interest rate hikes and China reported Monday that its exports rose by double digits

The Independent UK

Asian stocks mixed after US job gain paves way for rate hike

Asian stock markets are mixed after strong U.S. jobs data cleared the way for more interest rate hikes and China reported its exports rose by double digits

The Independent UK

Why Asia’s green economy is growing fast

With the UN predicting continued massive population growth in Asia, green bonds could help secure a long-term sustainable infrastructure for all [1].

Bangkok Post

Tackling air pollution at a global scale

Air pollution has no respect for borders. Regional agreements can only go so far. The world needs a global agreement.

360info

Time to tone down Taiwan tensions

It was a picture-perfect shot, really. That was my thought when I saw US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi standing side by side with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen in Taipei last Wednesday. But the one-day visit to the self-ruled island by the 82-year-old American politician has created no end of tension,…

Bangkok Post

Sri Lanka syndrome: Is Bangladesh out of danger?

With global inflation rising and the fear of fuel and food crises looming large, clouds are gathering on the economic horizon of South Asian countries. Sri Lanka in particular remains mired in a crisis driven by a mix of high indebtedness, soaring inflation and poor economic management.

Bangkok Post

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Here are the 4 NBA players coaching Basketball Without Borders Asia camp

Coby White, Jarrett Allen, Josh Green and Cam Johnson are coaches at the Basketball Without Borders camp in Australia.

The Hindu

Golf | Bhullar registers 10th career win IN Mandiri Indonesia Open; ends four-year Indian title drought in Asia

Golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar shot a superb 7-under 65 to be 20-under and win the $5,00,000 Mandiri Indonesia Open.

The Times of India

Gaganjeet Bhullar registers 10th career win; ends four-year Indian title drought in Asia

JAKARTA: Golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar produced one of the best rounds of his career when he needed it most to end India's four-year long title drought on the Asian Tour.

The Times of India

Assam zoo awaits court nod to showcase exotic species

GUWAHATI: Over two dozen rescued exotic wildlife species, smuggled from Australia, South America and Malaysia through wet markets of Southeast Asia, may become a big attraction for visitors at Assam state zoo here after legal clearance.

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The Hindu

Creatures that crossed an ocean to find India

India occupies a pivotal position in the distribution of life forms in Asia, Madagascar and Africa

Tribune News Service

Rush to build more chips puts environmental progress in peril

The CHIPS and Science Act, which President Joe Biden is poised to sign into law next week, was pitched as a once-in-a-lifetime chance to revitalize the U.S. semiconductor industry and counter Asia’s manufacturing power.

Bangkok Post

Asian shares advance as oil prices retreat

RECAP: Asian equities mostly rose yesterday as a drop in oil prices to pre-Ukraine war levels stirred hopes of a slowdown in inflation and bank interest-rate hikes. But while global markets have enjoyed a broadly positive week, recession worries and Chinese military drills around Taiwan have traders' nerves on edge.

Bangkok Post

Thailand's digital agility hits rock bottom

Thailand has been ranked at the bottom of nine Asia-Pacific markets for digital agility, based on a study commissioned by Workday, a provider of enterprise cloud applications.

Evening Standard

Nancy Pelosi: China cannot stop US officials from visiting Taiwan

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday that China will not isolate Taiwan by preventing U.S. officials from traveling there.She made the remarks in Tokyo on the final leg of an Asia tour highlighted by a visit to Taiwan that infuriated China.The Chinese have tried to isolate Taiwan, Pelosi said,…

The Times of India

Nagpur's Shomira picked to represent NBA Academy again in 15 days, to attend BWB Asia camp in Canberra

NAGPUR: For the second time in a month, talented city hoopster Shomira Bidaye has been picked to represent NBA India Academy. A fortnight after attending the NBA Academy Games in Atlanta, the 17-year-old Shomira will now fly to Canberra, Australia, to represent the country in the 12th Basketball Without Borders…

The Independent UK

Asian stock markets rise ahead of US jobs data

Asian stock markets are higher ahead of an update on the health of the U.S. jobs market while the Federal Reserve weighs whether more rate hikes are needed to cool surging inflation

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