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Asian shares extend losses after Wall Street decline

Shares have fallen in Asia after benchmarks skidded more than 1% on Wall Street

The Independent UK

Asian stocks down as Covid surge in China spooks investors

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asia-Pacific stocks fell on Thursday as the Covid surge in China cast a shadow over markets across the region.

AFP

What’s in Store for Emerging Asian Economies in 2023?

Many economies in the region could be in for a bumpy ride next year, but some may also be set to benefit as companies diversify investments from the Chinese market.

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Asian shares mostly lower after tech-led fall on Wall Street

Shares are mostly lower in Asia after a post-holiday retreat on Wall Street, as markets count down to the end of a painful year for investors

The Independent UK

Free vs hate speech as world changes

While the Asia-Pacific region is home to a wealth of constructive traditions and practices, it is also confronted with the conundrum of how to protect freedom of expression at the same time as tackling hate speech which is rampant today. A morass of laws of a prohibitive and inhibitive kind…

Bangkok Post

Shares gain in Asia after China relaxes more COVID rules

Shares have advanced in Asia after China announced it would relax more of its pandemic restrictions despite widespread outbreaks of COVID-19 that are straining its medical systems and disrupting economic activity

The Independent UK

Thailand hosts Apec summit 2022

The Asia-Paciﬁc Economic Cooperation (Apec) 2022 summit held last month was the first global event Thailand had held since the outbreak of the pandemic.

Bangkok Post

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Analysts tout Asia as better investment option

Asia's emerging stock markets are anticipated to be a better investment alternative next year because of inexpensive prices and economic recovery, while the US markets will face high volatility as a result of slow economic growth, say senior analysts.

Bangkok Post

Asian shares higher in thin holiday trading

Shares have advanced in Asia in thin holiday trading

The Independent UK

Killer Sobhraj arrives in France

PARIS: Charles Sobhraj, a convicted killer who police believe murdered more than 20 western backpackers on the “hippie trail” through Asia in the 1970s and 1980s, arrived in France on Saturday after nearly two decades behind bars in Nepal.

Bangkok Post

'Serpent' serial killer Charles Sobhraj arrives in France after release

Paris (AFP) - French serial killer Charles Sobhraj, responsible for multiple murders in the 1970s across Asia, arrived in France on Saturday after almost 20 years in prison in Nepal.

AFP

'The Serpent' serial killer Charles Sobhraj returns to France

Charles Sobhraj, a convicted killer who police believe killed more than 20 western backpackers on the "hippie trail" through Asia in the 1970s and 1980s, returned to France on Saturday after nearly two decades behind bars in Nepal.

Reuters

'Serpent' serial killer Charles Sobhraj set to arrive in France after release

Doha (AFP) - French serial killer Charles Sobhraj, responsible for multiple murders in the 1970s across Asia, was due to arrive in France Saturday after almost 20 years in prison in Nepal.

AFP

Asian shares follow Wall Street downward

RECAP: Asian stocks resumed their declines yesterday after a slump in US tech stocks and more economic data supporting the case for the Federal Reserve to keep raising interest rates set a downbeat tone.

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'Serpent' serial killer Charles Sobhraj says 'innocent' after release

Doha (AFP) - French serial killer Charles Sobhraj, responsible for multiple murders in the 1970s across Asia, insisted he was "innocent" as he headed to France on Friday after almost 20 years in prison in Nepal.

Foreign Affairs

Japan Steps Up

Asia’s rising threats have convinced Tokyo to abandon its defense taboos.

AFP

'Serpent' serial killer Charles Sobhraj 'feels great' after release

Kathmandu (AFP) - French serial killer Charles Sobhraj, responsible for multiple murders in the 1970s across Asia, told AFP he felt "great" on Friday after his release from almost 20 years in prison in Nepal.

AFP

'Serpent' serial killer Charles Sobhraj freed, deported to France

Kathmandu (AFP) - French serial killer Charles Sobhraj, responsible for multiple murders in the 1970s across Asia, was heading to France on Friday after being freed following almost 20 years in a Nepali prison.

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The Independent UK

UN urges rescue of refugees adrift in Andaman Sea

The United Nations and other groups are urging countries in southern Asia to rescue as many as 190 people believed to be Rohingya refugees aboard a small boat that has been adrift for several weeks in the Andaman Sea

AFP

'Serpent' serial killer Charles Sobhraj freed in Nepal

Kathmandu (AFP) - French serial killer Charles Sobhraj, responsible for multiple murders in the 1970s across Asia, was freed on Friday after spending almost 20 years in a Nepali prison.

Fortune

Years of global supply chain chaos could be a nearshoring jackpot for the Americas in 2023

China's status as the factory of the world is diminishing, and Latin America is getting ready to step up.

The Independent UK

The Bangkok-to-Singapore train voyage that will make you fall in love with overland travel

While the luxe Orient Express is the sole direct train between Bangkok and Singapore, it’s certainly not the only option for crossing southeast Asia. Lucie Grace takes the DIY approach on public trains

Bangkok Post

Life and crimes of freed 'bikini killer' Sobhraj

For decades Asia's most wanted man, French serial killer Charles Sobhraj terrorised the continent with a string of murders in the 1970s that targeted tourists.

AFP

'Serpent' serial killer Charles Sobhraj leaves Nepali jail

Kathmandu (AFP) - French serial killer Charles Sobhraj, responsible for multiple murders of young foreigners in the 1970s across Asia, was freed on Friday after spending almost 20 years in a Nepali jail.

The Independent UK

Asian markets follow Wall St lower on inflation worries

Shares have fallen in Asia after a retreat on Wall Street driven by fears that strong economic data will lead the Federal Reserve to double down on its interest rate hikes to tame inflation

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