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India needs to invest $1.5 trillion by 2030 for climate action at scale: Deloitte
Financial Express
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India would require around $1.5 trillion investment by 2030 across key areas to address the climate challenge at scale, according to Deloitte India’s latest report. The report titled ‘The climate response: Tapping into India’s climate and energy...
ASEAN risks becoming window dressing in a BRICS expansion
The Interpreter
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July 18, 2025
The inclusion of Indonesia as a full BRICS member at the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro this month was a significant development for ASEAN, granting the group a foothold in Southeast Asia’s geopolitical landscape. Indonesia, as ASEAN’s largest...
"We Just Wanted to Spend Our Crypto": How CoinsBee Reached 500,000 Users by Solving a Real Problem
International Business Times
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July 18, 2025
In 2019, Marius H. came across some Satoshis—not through speculation or investing, but as part of a side project exploring new payment technologies. It was a time when crypto was starting to gain traction, and he was curious to see how it might...
Morning Bid: Stocks buoyant but Japan vote brings risk
Regional Media News - Iowa
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July 18, 2025
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu Share markets continue to defy gravity. Wall Street closed at yet another record high as investors latched onto positive economic signals, spurring a rally in most Asian...
Dairy demand seen remaining robust in Philippines
Inquirer
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July 18, 2025
Dalilah Ghazalay, US Dairy Export Council regional director in Southeast Asia BANGKOK, Thailand—Despite short-term market challenges, the United States expects robust dairy demand in the Philippines and Southeast Asia due to their young...
Why has Japan set up a task force to deal with foreigners?
Yahoo News
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Japan has worked hard to attract foreigners to boost its sluggish economy but now the perception there are too many has prompted the creation of a new task force, as competition for votes heats up ahead of Sunday’s national election. The issue is...
Asia week ahead: Key data on China, Japan, South Korea, while Indonesia seen leaving rates unchanged
Hellenic Shipping News
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July 13, 2025
China: China’s June trade expected to edge up, GDP read to hold near 5.0% China is scheduled to publish the bulk of its key economic indicators for June. Trade data, out Monday, is expected to show a slight uptick in export and import growth on...
Gulf Air Returns To The U.S. With Nonstop Flights To New York
Live and Let's Fly - California
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July 17, 2025
Gulf Air is making a return to the United States after a decades-long absence with new service between Bahrain and New York. Bahrain’s national carrier will launch nonstop service between Bahrain International Airport (BAH) and New York (JFK) on...
2016 Bangladesh Bank heist: Sri Lankan bankers honoured for vigilance, professionalism
United News of Bangladesh
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Bangladesh Bank arranged a special award ceremony at its headquarters in Motijheel on Thursday to formally recognize and honor officials from Sri Lanka's Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC (PABC). The recognition was for their "exemplary vigilance,...
Dubai, Bali top picks for Indians in Jan-June
The Hans India
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July 18, 2025
New Delhi: Dubai, Bali and Bangkok topped the overseas travel preferences of Indians booking through the OYO app between January and June this year, with 65 per cent Year-on-Year growth in bookings for travel destinations offering easier visa...
Hong Kong stocks on track for weekly gain after US indexes refresh record highs
South China Morning Post
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July 18, 2025
Hong Kong stocks rose on Friday, mirroring Wall Street’s rally that was fuelled by strong US consumer data and earnings optimism. The Hang Seng Index was up 0.9 per cent at 24,725.36 at 11am local time, after rising as much as 1.3 per cent to hit...
Businesses deepening regional integration
China Daily
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A visitor looks at a BYD e-Platform 3.0 during the 45th Bangkok International Motor Show in the capital of Thailand on March 27. WANG TENG/XINHUA Chinese companies are ramping up investment into Southeast Asia and accelerating digital and green...
Trump to impose 10-15% tariffs on more than 150 countries globally
Weekly Blitz
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July 17, 2025
In a dramatic escalation of his protectionist economic agenda, US President Donald Trump has revealed plans to notify more than 150 countries that they may soon be subjected to new US tariff rates-ranging between 10% and 15%. The announcement...
Korea to end private adoptions after landmark probe
The Korea Times
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July 18, 2025
Korea is set to overhaul its adoption system on Saturday by ending the decades-old practice of outsourcing adoptions to private agencies, which has led to widespread allegations of abuse. Korea, Asia's fourth-largest economy and a global cultural...
Business : Expo 2025 Osaka Elevates Japan-Malaysia Economic Relations - JETRO
Bernama
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July 10, 2025
By Anas Abu Hassan KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- The Expo 2025 Osaka serves as a launchpad for deeper cooperation in key economic sectors, proving to be a significant platform for enhancing economic relations between Japan and Malaysia,...
A timeline of Cathay Cineplexes as struggling cinema chain faces closure
The Business Times Singapore
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July 18, 2025
[SINGAPORE] Cathay cinema could face its final curtain call after 85 years, as streaming and shifting consumer patterns deal a fatal blow to theatres around the world. mm2 Asia - which bought the cinema chain in 2017 - on Thursday (Jul 17) said...
Moody’s sees stronger earnings ahead for FWD Group
Insurance Asia
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July 18, 2025
Its July 2025 listing in Hong Kong boosted financial flexibility and capital access. Moody’s expects FWD Group’s earnings and capital generation to improve over the next 12 to 18 months, supported by stronger profitability, improved cost...
Thailand joins global top 3 in ‘Most Fun’ list, celebrated for Full Moon and Songkran festivals
Pattaya Mail
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July 18, 2025
Thailand shines as Asia’s top fun destination, famed for its delicious food, stunning beaches, vibrant nightlife, and iconic celebrations like the Full Moon Party and Songkran Festival. (Photo by Jetsada Homklin) PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand has...
Unease over Japan, South Korea market
Bangkok Post
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July 17, 2025
PUBLISHED : 18 Jul 2025 at 03:30 Tourism operators are not confident whether arrivals from Japan and South Korea can match the same level as 2024, as negative factors such as a strong baht, rivalry with Vietnam, as well as the two countries' weak...
Asia Leads the Way in the Race for Tech Talent
finews.asia
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July 13, 2025
A new study reveals a dramatic shift in the global tech landscape: the Asia Pacific region is now home to three of the world’s top 10 technology talent markets. Beijing, Bengaluru, and Tokyo surge ahead in global tech rankings as Asia Pacific...