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AP Week in Pictures: Asia

July 7-13, 2023

The Independent UK

Hong Kong "test case" could lead to more non-traditional venues for World RX

WRX will culminate its second season under all-electric regulations this year with a doubleheader round in Hong Kong on 11-12 November, the championship's first visit to Asia.

Autosport

USB drive malware is on the rise, so watch out

Attackers have been spreading malware via USB attacks across Asia as campaigns rise across the globe.

TechRadar

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Tom Cruise, anti-imperialism and zero body-fat: Bruce Lee’s legacy 50 years after his death

He made just four films and was crudely stereotyped, but brought Hong Kong-flavoured action to Hollywood and changed the face of Asian cinema for ever

The Guardian - UK

Asian Athletics Championships: Late surge helps Abhishek Pal pip Yuto Imae to bronze in the 10,000m event

Japan dominates Asian distance running, occupying 98 of the top 100 spots. Abhishek Pal, 189th in the list, defied the odds to win 10,000m bronze at the 25th Asian Athletics Championships in Bangkok. Gulveer Singh finished fifth. Japan’s Marina Saito shocked China’s Olympic champion Liu Shiying for javelin gold. Annu…

The Hindu

El Nino is threatening rice crops while grain supplies already are squeezed by the war in Ukraine

Experts are warning that rice production across South and Southeast Asia is likely to suffer with the world heading into an El Nino

The Independent UK

High times in Thailand: New weed laws draw tourists from across Asia

Thailand’s de facto legalization of marijuana last year has brought a wave of tourists from around Asia intrigued by the lure of the forbidden leaf

The Independent UK

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EU plans to quadruple chip production by 2030

The European Parliament on has formally approved an EU plan to boost its own supply of semiconductors, a strategic goal to reduce dependency on Asia.

Radio France Internationale

Jack Ma, once Asia’s richest person, has seen more than half of his $61 billion fortune wiped out in the past 3 years

Beijing cracked down on the companies Ma founded after he publicly criticized Chinese regulators.

Fortune

Sea snakes might have evolved to see colors again: Research

The annulated sea snake, a species of venomous snake found in ocean waters around Australia and Asia, appears to have evolved to see an extended palette of colours after its ancestors lost that ability in response to changing environments, according to a new paper published in Genome Biology and Evolution…

Dynamite News

China promises ‘resolute response’ to any NATO expansion in Asia

Beijing rejects NATO concern over its ‘stated ambitions’, criticises presence of four Asian countries at Vilnius summit.

Al Jazeera

Joint Chiefs nominee wins over lawmakers but faces uncertain fate because of senator's hold

President Joe Biden’s pick to serve as America’s top military officer is warning senators of the difficulties posed by any potential conflict in Asia and describing how he would use lessons learned from the Ukraine war to help the U.S. military prepare

The Independent UK

Asia’s 50 Best Bars 51-100 revealed

Shining the spotlight on an extended collection of bars across the region, Asia’s 50 Best Bars, releases a third edition of the prestigious 51-100 list, a week ahead of the live awards ceremony at the Rosewood Hong Kong.

Bangkok Post

Rice soars to two-year high in Asia

Rice prices in Asia have surged to the highest level in more than two years as importers build up stockpiles on fears that the onset of El Niño will parch plantations and damage crops.

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iQIYI presents exclusive surprise for VIP members

On July 8, many Thai media and friends flocked to iQIYI VIP ASIA TOUR PRESS CONFERENCE AND FAN MEETING WITH LUO ZHENG at centralwOrld Shopping Centre for the Chinese drama heartthrob's first international fan event. Nicknamed as "Chinese drama fan's favourite husband", Luo Zheng visited Thailand to promote iQIYI as…

The Guardian - UK

Andrés Iniesta’s Japan adventure ends with sense of unfulfilled promise

Andrés Iniesta did not help Vissel Kobe reach stated aim of being the biggest club in Asia but there was plenty to enjoy along the way

The Guardian - UK

Why Asia matters to Nato as it looks to respond to China’s military expansion

Beijing is source of ‘systemic challenges’ but alliance members are divided on how to engage

The Conversation

Why is NATO expanding its reach to the Asia-Pacific region?

Since Russia invaded Ukraine last year, NATO meetings and summits have been receiving significantly more attention compared to previous years. And there are several big-ticket items on the agenda at the upcoming summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, which begins on Tuesday.

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Radio France Internationale

Nepal becomes first South Asian country to allow same-sex marriage

Nepal’s top court has ordered the legal registration of same-sex marriages, a first step towards marriage equality for LGBTQ+ people in conservative South Asia.

The Guardian - AU

Paul Keating labels Nato chief a ‘supreme fool’ and ‘an accident on its way to happen’

Former PM’s extraordinary statement relates to the Nato head’s push to increase ties with Asia

Irish Mirror

Will 'killer virus' sweeping Europe reach Ireland? Experts give verdict as symptoms listed

Cases of a disease described as 'the current biggest threat to public health' are spreading through Europe. Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever has a fatality rate of between 10 and 40 percent.

AAP

Palaszczuk heads up Asian energy and jobs trade tour

The Queensland premier is leading a delegation of mayors and business leaders around Asia, as part of efforts to boost the state's trade ties in the region.

InsideEVs

Tesla Will Reportedly Use Its Optimus Robot To Boost Sales

Presumably, if the experiment goes well in Asia, the humanoid robot might also make an appearance in American Tesla stores to boost sales.

The Independent UK

AP Week in Pictures: Asia

June 30-July 6, 2023

The Guardian - UK

‘Please come’: Taylor Swift fans in south-east Asia hope for tour date

With Singapore the only stop announced, the star’s huge followings in the Philippines and Thailand are left to rue their lack of suitable infrastructure

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