IRENA says Tajikistan tops Central Asia in terms of renewable energy capacity

09:54, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Tajikistan has increased its installed capacity of renewable energy sources (RES) by 15.8% over the past 10 years, according to the new annual statistical yearbook of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). It is …

Asia Cup 2025 to be cancelled as India vs Pakistan Diplomacy war begins

The rising tensions between India and Pakistan can impact the subcontinent cricket schedule. Following the Pahalgam attack and the absurd statements being made by Bangladesh, the Indian cricket team's scheduled tour of the country in August is now …

Paia name team for Asia Pacific Youth Cup

QUEENSLAND Papua New Guinea Paia have named a mixed Under-20s team to take part in the 2025 Asia Pacific Youth Touch Cup in Redcliffe, Brisbane, this month. The tournament will be hosted at the Kayo Stadium from May 15-17. Due to financial constraints, …

Central Asia-Gulf Cooperation Council summit in Samarkand postponed

AKIPRESS.COM - The summit between Central Asian countries and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), initially scheduled to take place in Samarkand on May 5, has been postponed indefinitely, sources told Kun.uz. The information was later confirmed by the …

Australia is becoming Asia’s Greece

Since US President Donald Trump’s course correction on April 9, it has been firmly risk on. This is despite the news during the week that the US economy was contracting in the first quarter of 2025, pointing to the possibility that it may experience a …

Asia rice: Strong rupee lifts Indian prices despite tepid demand

BENGALURU, MUMBAI, BANGKOK AND DHAKA: Indian rice prices climbed to a near one-month high this week, bolstered by an appreciation in the Indian rupee despite tepid demand, while Thai rice prices remained steady due to low demand and abundant supply. India’ …

Jemimah Wei on the story behind her debut novel and what it means to be a writer in Southeast Asia

Set in turn-of-the-millennium Singapore, The Original Daughter follows Genevieve Yang, whose life as an only child is upended when Arin, an unexpected sibling, arrives. The emotional entanglements of two sisters offers a piercing exploration of chosen …

Asia: AIA delivers continued strong growth

AIA announced a 13% growth in value of new business (VONB) on constant exchange rates for the first quarter ended 31 March 2025. Growth rates are shown on a constant exchange rate basis. • VONB up 13% to $1.497bn • Annualised new premiums (ANP) increased …

asia Thailand finance ministry says expecting 36.5 million foreign tourists this year

BANGKOK — Thailand's finance ministry on Thursday (May 2) lowered its forecast for foreign tourist arrivals this year to 36.5 million from a previous estimate of 38.5 million. In 2019, before the pandemic, Thailand had a record of nearly 40 million …

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