Asia’s First Known

Japan Wins First Ever IIHF Asia Women's Championships

Japan dominated the competition going undefeated, without allowing a goal, at the first ever Asia Women's Championships in Beijing.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago

First roster since Olympic gold shows USWNT getting younger, less reliant on known stars

Coach Emma Hayes appears ready to turn the page ahead of the 2027 World Cup.

Sports - ESPN - October 19

Starmer vows to rip up bureaucracy to unleash ‘shock and awe’ of investment

Prime minister targets competition authority and other regulators he believes are stifling global appeal

Business - Financial Times - October 14

Well-known Cambodian investigative journalist released on bail

A Cambodian investigative reporter who was charged with a criminal offense after exposing online scams and corruption has been released on bail

World - ABC News - October 24

Man known as 'best smuggler' jailed for 17 years

Amanj Hasan Zada is jailed for running "a sophisticated enterprise" organising small boat crossings.

Switzerland’s wealth managers bank on a future in Asia

Hong Kong and Singapore are the world’s rising wealth centres

World - Financial Times - October 16

BRC Asia (SGX:BEC) Will Pay A Dividend Of SGD0.06

BRC Asia Limited ( SGX:BEC ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of SGD0.06 per share on the 15th of November...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

Ancient Cities Unearthed in Mountains of Central Asia

The discovery suggests that trade routes along the Silk Road were far more complex than previously understood.

Science - The New York Times - October 23

FirstFT: Twin scandals hit PwC’s Asia profits

Also in today’s newsletter, the fallout from the Madison Square Garden rally and what happened to Project 2025?

World - Financial Times - October 29

Moncler Revenue Falls on Lower Demand in Asia, Europe

The Italian fashion group said the results were hit by lower consumer confidence in several markets, as the luxury industry continues to grapple with a period of volatility.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

Hidden sugars in Asia’s baby food spark concerns

The BBC takes a closer look at the products more and more parents are turning to for their children.

US shares and Bitcoin hit record highs on Trump win

The result could have a far-reaching implications for tax and trade policy, as well as economies around the world.

Asia will get rough end of the Trump trade

Process of pricing in rising protectionism in the auto sector has barely begun

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Belarus arrests well-known analyst as crackdown on opposition continues

Police in Belarus have arrested a well-known political analyst who is the husband of an imprisoned journalist in the country’s relentless crackdown on opposition to authoritarian President ...

World - ABC News - October 22

Suspect arrested after well-known priest shot dead following Mass

Father Marcelo Perez, 51, was shot dead by two gunmen just after he had finished celebrating Mass, officials said.

Teri Garr, actor known for "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie" roles, dies at 79

Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."

Hundreds of Jews murdered at a little known Nazi labor camp are remembered

The son of a Holocaust survivor has fulfilled a yearslong personal mission with the unveiling of memorials to hundreds of Jews murdered by German forces during World War II

World - ABC News - October 30

Fossil Reveals Oldest Known Tadpole That Grew to the Size of a Hot Dog

A 161 million-year-old fossil, linked to a line of extinct frog-like amphibians, is the oldest tadpole ever found.

Science - The New York Times - October 30

Rohit Bal, one of India's best-known fashion designers, dies at 63

Rohit Bal, one of India’s best-known fashion designers, has died after a prolonged illness

World - ABC News - 6 days ago

Officer apologises for calling Novichok victim 'well-known drug addict'

An inquiry into the death of Dawn Sturgess has begun its third week.

Kirk Herbstreit’s Dog, Known for Crashing Football Broadcasts, Dies

Herbstreit’s dog, Ben, was diagnosed with leukemia and lymphoma in March.

Sports - The New York Times - Yesterday

Party Whose Leader Is Known for Antisemitism to Join Lithuanian Government

A new coalition includes a party led by a politician notorious for antisemitic remarks, another blow to the longstanding refusal by Europe’s mainstream parties to join with those seen as extremist.

World - The New York Times - Yesterday

Tony Todd, known for his role in 'Candyman' and its sequel, dies at 69

He's known for his haunting portrayal of a killer in the horror film “Candyman."

Entertainment - ABC News - 31 minutes ago

Flying Into Storms Improves Forecasts, but It Is Rare in Asia’s Typhoon Alley

While observational flights have improved forecasts for many storms in the Americas, such flights have been far fewer for storms that have hit Asia.

World - The New York Times - October 16

Indian investors give short shrift to Asia’s biggest IPO of 2024

Retail share buyers largely shun $3.3bn listing of Korean carmaker Hyundai’s Indian unit as auto industry sales cool

World - Financial Times - October 21

Japan Election: Asia’s Most Stable Democracy Is Sent Into Chaos

Deep-seated grievance among Japanese voters has put the Liberal Democrats, longstanding custodians of the status quo, on notice.

World - The New York Times - October 28

PwC profits fall in Asia after scandals in China and Australia

Big Four firm reports slower global growth as regional woes compound consulting industry slowdown

Business - Financial Times - October 29

Asia has ‘enormous’ shortfall of funds to adapt to climate change, warns ADB

Development bank report says region still needs hundreds of billions of dollars for action to tackle impact of global warming

World - Financial Times - October 31

EstéeLauder Shares Plunge 21% After It Slashes Dividend

The cosmetics giant withdrew its outlook for the current year after reporting another quarter of falling sales.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

Asia review – another David Attenborough masterclass in beautiful TV

The national treasure is back with a witty, warm televisual wonder, this time exploring the most populous and stunningly biodiverse continent. But where is the urgency about the climate crisis?. ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Asia braces for steep China tariffs in second Trump term

Former president has outlined plans to revive trade war with Beijing and questioned backing for Taiwan

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

How a drab Soviet metropolis became Central Asia’s capital of cool

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

Matthew Sweet, alt-rocker known for '90s hit 'Girlfriend,' suffers 'debilitating' stroke on tour

Singer-songwriter Matthew Sweet suffered a "debilitating" stroke while on tour in Toronto in mid-October, his manager confirmed on Wednesday.

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