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These jobs are set to see the most growth – and losses – in Southeast Asia
CNBC - Karen Gilchrist
Technology, automation, disruption. They're the words of the moment and they all seem to suggest one thing: The future jobs market is far from …
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Asia
Google report: Southeast Asia’s digital economy to triple to $240 billion by 2025
TechCrunch - Jon Russell
It may sit in the shade of China and India, but tech has real growth potential in Southeast Asia. Home to a cumulative 650 million people, the region’s digital economy is forecast to triple in size and
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Royal Navy
Inside the Royal Navy's Swiss Army knife: Amphibious assault ship HMS Albion opens its doors as it drops anchor in Gibraltar
dailymail.co.uk - Donovan Torres For Mailonline
The Royal Navy's 'Swiss Army knife' which hosts more than 400 sailors and Royal Marines and an array of landing craft arrived in Gibraltar following …
Tech in Asia
Asia
Google, Temasek: Southeast Asia’s online economy to triple to $240b, but challenges remain
techinasia.com - Jack Ellis
Google and Singapore sovereign fund Temasek today published the latest edition of their annual report on Southeast Asia’s digital economy. For the …
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Golf
How To Select the Suitable Golf Courses in Phuket, Thailand
prokon.co
When it comes to South East Asia, Phuket believes to be the premier golf destinations. Are you one of those who loves to play golf, then how about …
Sama Chaiadded this to Thailand
Bangkok
Thailand’s highest observation deck is now open
asia-city.com - Dhipkawee Sriyananda Selley
King Power Mahanakhon—currently the tallest building in Thailand—has unveiled an observation deck that sits a dizzying 314 meters above ground. At the …
Namco
Bandai Namco Brings Highschool Tank Warfare To Switch Next Year
nintendolife.com - www.nintendolife.com
Japan only for now.Bandai Namco will be releasing Girls und Panzer: Dream Tank Match DX on the Switch in Japan next year. The game stems from the …
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Mariposa
Dead or Alive 6 adds new fighter NiCO, returning fighters Kokoro and La Mariposa
gematsu.com - Lady_AMD
New fighter NiCO and returning fighters Kokoro and La Mariposa will be playable in Dead or Alive 6, publisher Koei Tecmo and developer Team Ninja …
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Exports
Thailand's economy surprisingly stalls in the third quarter
CNBC
Thailand's economy surprisingly stalled in the third quarter, as exports and tourism softened, and the state planning agency showed less optimism on …
The Jakarta Postadded this to Health
Asia
Five common teas with great health benefits
thejakartapost.com - News Desk
With the rainy season setting in, warming up with a hot cup of tea may provide more health benefits than just regulating body temperature. Black …
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Asia
What does the ASEAN e-commerce agreement mean for brands, consumers and the region?
thedrum.com - Nimesh Desai
A few days ago, on the sidelines of the 33rd ASEAN Summit in Singapore, the Economic Ministers of the delegate countries signed the ASEAN Agreement …
Tech in Asia
Selling
Gushcloud founders pay $8m to buy back startup 3 years after sale
techinasia.com - Jack Ellis
The co-founders of Gushcloud International, Althea Lim and Vincent Ha, have regained control of the startup from South Korean shareholder Yello …
Electromechanical
AG&P doubles workforce as it gets new contracts
inquirer.net - besguerra
Atlantic Gulf & Pacific Co., a homegrown global engineering firm, is ramping up its workforce by more than double to some 7,000 skilled workers as …
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Business (Malaysia)
The surprise fuel flows sparked by a raging US-China trade war
theedgemarkets.com
SINGAPORE (Nov 19): A Southeast Asian nation that was a bit player in the biofuel market is suddenly buying and selling unprecedented supplies. The …
News (China)
Thailand tightens security for recovered Phoenix shipwreck amid probe into boat tragedy - Xinhua
xinhuanet.com - www.xinhuanet.com
THAILAND, PHUKET, Nov. 18 (Xinhua) -- Phuket's resurfaced shipwreck that killed 47 Chinese tourists in July will be scrutinized and measures to …
Asia
Akan Datang: Vietnam goes football-mad again
newnaratif.com
Akan Datang: our contributors’ take on the stories to watch in Southeast Asia this week, curated by Regional Editor Aisyah Llewellyn. Hello New Naratif …
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Louis Vuitton
Luxury Brands See Opportunity in ‘Made in Asia’
The New York Times - By ELIZABETH PATON
HONG KONG — A cornerstone of a modern luxury product is the country where it was produced. Attached to the inner lining of a leather handbag, or the collar of a cashmere wool coat, labels like “Made in
Dadisi J. Olutosinadded this to Africa Matters Now
Technology (China)
Briefing: Huawei Cloud to offer services in Africa
technode.com - Christopher Udemans
Since the beginning of 2018, it has launched international data centers in Russia, Hong Kong, and Thailand.
Asia
At Singapore's StoryDrive Asia, Content: Selling It and Protecting It
publishingperspectives.com
StoryDrive Asia opens with a dual focus on copyright and technology issues, and a roster of international speakers. Singapore’s imposing Jurong Town …
Business (India)
Asian currencies subdued; baht softens after weak GDP
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BENGALURU (Nov 19): Asian currencies were subdued on Monday as cautious investors tried to strike a balance between a softer dollar and the potential …
S&P 500
Asian shares mostly up, cheered by Wall Street buying spree
yahoo.com - Yuri Kageyama, AP Business Writer
TOKYO (AP) -- Asian shares were mostly higher Monday after a buying spree on Wall Street sustained investor optimism into the new week, despite …
Indian Expressadded this to Indian Express
Jet Airways
Mumbai: Woman held at Mumbai airport with fake Oman visa
indianexpress.com - Srinath Rao
The woman, Shailaja Vasu, a native of Kerala’s Kollam district, reached the immigration counter at the airport at 6 pm. She was to take a jet Airways …
Palm Oil
Activists board ship off Spain in palm oil protest: Greenpeace
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The activists, from countries including Indonesia, the scene of mass deforestation for palm oil plantations, were held by the captain of the ship …
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Los Angeles
Canine college football roundup, Week 12
dogoday.com - Wesley Coburn
Every fall Saturday, our dogs cheer on their favorite college football teams on the Noisy Box from the comfort of the living-room couch. And just like …
Markets (India)
Stocks To Watch: Dr. Reddy’s Lab, Jet Airways, Vodafone Idea
bloombergquint.com - www.bloombergquint.com
Here Are The Stocks To Watch out For In Today’s Trade Tata Sons said that talks to buy a stake in cash-strapped airline Jet Airways are in early stages …
New Zealand
Fair stinkum: Australia saves New Zealand from billion-dollar stink bug invasion
stuff.co.nz - Thomas Coughlan of Newsroom.co.nz
This story was originally published in Newsroom.co.nz and is republished with permission.
Phuket
Croneborg, Luxford win 25th Laguna Phuket
slowtwitch.com - Timothy Carlson
Fredrik Croneborg of Sweden edged 2018 Ironman World Championship runner-up Bart Aernouts of Belgium by 1:49 to win the middle distance 25th Laguna …
Mutations
Malaria parasite getting resistant to key drug
deccanherald.com - www.deccanherald.com
Indian researchers have captured the first evidence of malaria parasite becoming resistant to Artemisinin, the drug of choice to treat the most …
Business (Malaysia)
Handal Resources to expand in Southeast Asia
theedgemarkets.com - www.theedgemarkets.com
KEMAMAN (Nov 19): Handal Resources Sdn Bhd is planning to expand its footprint to East Malaysia as well as Myanmar, Indonesia, Vietnam and Brunei by …
Exports
Uptrend seen for Thai-US farm ties
nationmultimedia.com - www.nationmultimedia.com
Senior official says resumption of free-trade talks depends on USTR