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‘It’s a lie. Pure and simple’: Kevin Rudd’s office bluntly rejects USAid claims circulating online

As humanitarian aid organisation is gutted by Trump administration, Rudd’s office says neither he nor Asia Society received funding

The Guardian - AU

No big fat Indian wedding: Billionaire’s youngest son gets married in low-key ceremony

Asia’s second-richest man plays host at traditional Jain ceremony

The Independent UK

Asian Markets Mixed Ahead Of Key US Jobs Data

The week was on course for a tepid end, having begun with another bout of volatility after Trump imposed tariffs on leading partners China, Canada and Mexico.

Latin Times

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Most Asian Markets Rise Ahead Of Key US Jobs Data

Most Asian equities advanced Friday as investors head into the weekend awaiting the release of US jobs data, while traders kept a nervous eye on Washington as the Trump administration presses ahead with a hardball trade agenda.

International Business Times

Female genital mutilation is a leading cause of death for girls where it’s practised – new study

Female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C) is a deeply entrenched cultural practice that affects around 200 million women and girls. It’s practised in at least 25 African countries, as well as parts of the Middle East and Asia and among immigrant populations globally.

The Conversation

Asian Markets Advance After Wall St Gains, US Postal Service U-turn

Asian markets rose Thursday, tracking gains on Wall Street and following the US Postal Service's U-turn on a ban on parcels from China and Hong Kong, though trade war fears continue to keep sentiment at bay.

International Business Times

Steve Smith closing in on another batting milestone

Steve Smith brought up his 10,000th Test run in the first match of the Sri Lanka series and has another chance to enter the history books in the second game.

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Asian Markets Stutter As Traders Weigh China-US Trade Flare-up

Asian markets stumbled Wednesday and gold hit a new record as investors kept tabs on China and the United States after they exchanged tariffs, sparking fears of another debilitating trade war between the economic superpowers.

International Business Times

What is Kakao? OpenAI CEO Sam Altman strikes AI deals in Asia amid DeepSeek rivalry

Like Uber, Meta and Amazon rolled into one, the tech giant (and OpenAI’s newest partner) is a driving force in Korea’s digital world

Evening Standard

Eurozone facing ‘sizeable’ hit from trade tensions, as US-China tariff war 2.0 kicks off – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as Trump delays tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and China hits back with its own sanctions

The Guardian - UK

Stock market today: Asian shares climb as Trump postpones Mexico and Canada tariffs for a month

Asian shares are climbing after President Donald Trump said tariffs on Mexico and Canada would be delayed for a month

The Independent UK

Move over, matcha — time to try pandan

After living in Southeast Asia almost seven years, I go by the golden rule: If you see pandan on a menu, order it

Salon

Odoo Launches Shopee Connector for Omnichannel Commerce in Asia

Odoo, one of the most popular business management and ERP software providers, has rolled out its new Shopee Connector, designed to streamline omnichannel

Geekflare

Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, star of the popular drama 'Meteor Garden,' dies at age 48

Barbie Hsu, a Taiwanese actress who starred in the popular TV drama “Meteor Garden” that once swept across Asia, has died after contracting pneumonia triggered by the flu

The Independent UK

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Asian markets dive as Trump kicks off trade war

Stock markets in Hong Kong, Japan and South Korea fell as US prepares tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico.

The Guardian - UK

US, EU and UK stock markets hit by global trade war fears as JPMorgan says Trump administration may be ‘business unfriendly’ – as it happened

European markets fall as Trump says EU tariffs will ‘definitely happen’, but stocks recover after Mexican tariffs delayed by a month

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian shares slip as worries grow about Trump's tariffs

Asia shares are mostly declining as worries grow about President Donald Trump imposing tariffs on key U.S. trading partners

International Business Times

Asian Stocks Dive, Dollar Rallies As Year Of The Snake Starts With Bite

Asian stocks tanked and the dollar surged Monday after Donald Trump signed off huge tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico, and warned the European Union would be hit "pretty soon".

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International Business Times UK

HSBC Makes Global Rollbacks As It Scales Down Operations and Other Financial Services

The financial giant also noted that the move was aimed at simplifying its internal operations and focusing on its current key strengths.

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian stocks mostly higher after Wall Street tech gains

Asia markets are mostly higher following gains on Wall Street driven by Tesla, IBM and Meta Platforms after strong profit reports

International Business Times

Embracing The Year Of The Snake: A Guide To Celebrating Lunar New Year 2025

Lunar New Year, celebrated by millions across the world, marks the transition into a new year with a variety of rich traditions and customs. In 2025, the festival will begin on January 29, heralding the Year of the Snake. With celebrations lasting for 15 days, this year's festivities will offer…

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Royal Enfield Managed To Sell Half a Million Hunter 350 Motorcycles In Just Two Years

Royal Enfield is a brand that seems to be doing a lot of things right. This has become apparent especially now, where some manufacturers are sort of losing their way, chasing all sorts of shiny things and trying to be something other than what they really are.Sure, RE’s bikes aren’t all…

International Business Times

Top 10 Gifts For Prosperity In The Lunar New Year Of The Snake

The Lunar New Year festivities have just kicked off, so if you haven't bought gifts for your loved ones yet, check out this list of the best presents that not only stay true to the celebrations but also acknowledge the rich customs of Asian culture.

The Guardian - UK

Demining to democracy: how Trump’s foreign aid freeze will affect south-east Asia

US funding provides humanitarian assistance to a region vulnerable to natural disasters and support for pro-democracy activists battling repressive regimes

International Business Times

Asian Markets Diverge In Thin Trade, With AI Impact In Focus

Asian equities were mixed in another holiday-thinned trading day Thursday, with investors digesting broadly positive tech earnings that came days after the upheaval caused by China's DeepSeek explosion onto the global AI scene.

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