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A Chinese actor's kidnapping ordeal raises fears over traveling to Southeast Asia

Users on Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu asked if it was safe to travel to Thailand while a Hong Kong singer-actor canceled his Bangkok concert.

Fortune

Coldplay’s Chris Martin thanks Indian fans for forgiving British colonialism at Mumbai concert

Band is in India for Asia leg of their highly anticipated Music of Spheres world tour

The Independent UK

Asian Markets Track Wall St And Europe Rally After Trump-Xi Talks

Most Asian markets rose Monday following a rally on Wall Street and record-breaking day in Europe, with sentiment boosted by positive talks between Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping that soothed worries about the incoming US leader's second term.

International Business Times

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More than 10,000 millionaires have left Britain, analysts say

Taxes, and the power of the US and Asia in the global hi-tech sector are among ‘multiple complex drivers’, according to the New World Wealth firm.

Evening Standard

Asian Markets React To China's 5% Economic Growth Report

Asian shares decline after China's 5% growth rate announcement. U.S. futures up, oil prices rise. Market reactions varied across Asia and the U.S.

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Stock market today: Asian shares slip as China says economy hit 5% growth target in '24

Shares are mostly lower in Asia after China reported that its economy grew at a 5% annual pace last year, hitting the government's target but slowing from the year before

The Independent UK

Nintendo Switch 2 experience events: How to be among the first to play the new console

Nintendo has announced a total of 15 demo events across Europe, North America, Oceania and Asia

Evening Standard

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Peep This Limited Edition Vespa 946 Snake, Just In Time For Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year is just around the corner, and Vespa wants you to know that it's ready to usher in the Year of the Snake with its latest limited-edition 946! True to Vespa's unrivaled commitment to style in the modern era, there's also a capsule clothing collection to match. Let's…

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This Country-Continent Challenge Will Test Your Limits: Score 23/25, And You’re A Map Wizard

The world is vast and diverse, filled with incredible countries that each belong to unique continents. How well do you know where they all fit? This trivia quiz takes you on a journey around the globe, testing your knowledge of geography while exploring nations across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the…

Bored Panda

Asian Stocks Follow Wall St Higher On Welcome US Inflation Data

Asian markets extended a global rally Thursday after below-forecast US inflation provided a much-needed shot of relief to investors and revived hopes for interest rate cuts this year.

International Business Times

BTS member J-Hope announces solo tour in North America and Asia

South Korean rapper’s tour starts in February

The Independent UK

Asian Equities Mixed As US Inflation, China Data Loom

Asian markets swung Wednesday, continuing their yo-yo start to the year as traders assess the economic outlook with Donald Trump back in the White House, with focus now on the release of key US inflation data.

International Business Times

The angry voters of Asia’s largest unauthorised colony

Not much has changed for the over one lakh voters who live in Asia’s largest unauthorised colony Sangam Vihar. The area continues to struggle with basic civic issues – such as overflowing drains, poor sanitation, inadequate water supply, and unsafe roads – as well as rising incidents of crime. This…

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Global Shares Mixed As Tech Stocks Drop, Oil Gains

Global shares show mixed performance, with European and Asian markets rising. US stocks mixed amid uncertainties. Commodities market sees slight declines i...

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Global Markets React To U.S. National Day Of Mourning

Global markets react to U.S. National Day of Mourning for Jimmy Carter. European shares rise, Asian stocks fall amid Fed interest rate cut concerns.

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The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian shares slide further as rate cut, tariff worries hit market sentiment

Shares have fallen for a second day in Asia after U.S. markets were closed to observe a National Day of Mourning for former President Jimmy Carter

International Business Times

Asian Markets Drift Lower As US Jobs Data Looms

Equities fell again in Asia on Friday as traders prepared for the release of US jobs data that could play a key role in the Federal Reserve's decision-making on interest rate, with several officials indicating the cutting has finished for now.

The Conversation

Trees ‘remember’ wetter times − never having known abundant rain could buffer today’s young forests against climate change

What does the future hold for forests in a warmer, drier world? Over the past 25 years, trees have been dying due to effects of climate change around the world. In Africa, Asia, North America, South America and Europe, drought stress amplified by heat is killing trees that have survived…

RideApart

Is SYM’s New Motorcycle a Scooter Or a Sport-Tourer?

Our world is full of weird and wonderful motorcycles. Some of them are badass—think low-slung cruisers like those from Harley and Indian. Meanwhile, others are razor-sharp—think the crop of hyper-naked and supersports from Europe. But at the same time, some bikes are just weird. You know, like they’re not quite…

International Business Times

Asian Markets Mixed After Wall St Hit By US Inflation Fears

Equities wavered on Wednesday as sentiment was knocked by a sell-off on Wall Street that was sparked by data indicating the US economy and jobs market remained robust, further denting hopes for interest rate cuts.

Latin Times

Asian Markets Mostly Up After Tech-fuelled Wall St Rally

Eyes were also on the release of closely watched US jobs data at the end of the week after the Federal Reserve scaled back its interest rate cut expectations and took a more hawkish turn.

The Independent UK

Why you need to take the slow boat from Thailand to Laos

To cross the border between the two southeast Asian countries, Amelie Maurice-Jones opts for a more serene (and economical) mode of transport and discovers the Mekong in all its majesty

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