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asia Thai woman allegedly extorts $15m from senior Buddhist monks over 3 years, gambles away almost everything

Asiaone · July 16, 2025

A Thai woman who allegedly received 385 million baht (S$15.2 million) from at least 10 senior Buddhist monks over the past three years was arrested by police on Tuesday (July 15). The police said she gambled away most of the money she received....

asia Air India crash rekindles debate over cockpit video recorders

Asiaone · July 16, 2025

SEATTLE — The deadly Air India crash last month has renewed a decades-old debate in the aviation industry over installing video cameras monitoring airline pilot actions to complement the cockpit voice and flight data recorders already used by...

Business : Deltatre To Acquire Endeavor Streaming, Creating End-To-End OTT Solutions Leader

Bernama · July 16, 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- Deltatre, a global provider of streaming, digital, data, and graphics solutions for the sports, media and entertainment industries, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Endeavor Streaming from...

Hong Kong – Leading Mainland sports drinks brand uses Hong Kong as regional headquarters to go global (with photos)

Web NewsWire · July 16, 2025

Leading Mainland sports drinks brand uses Hong Kong as regional headquarters to go global (with photos) ****************************************************************************************** Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) announced today (July...

Business News | JECRC University Sets New Benchmark: 62% Students Awarded Scholarships, 74% Average Entry Score, and 35% Female Enrollment

Latestly · July 16, 2025

NewsVoir Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], July 16: In a bold statement of access, excellence, and inclusion, JECRC University continues to redefine higher education standards in India. For the current academic year, an impressive 62% of newly admitted...

Business News | Cipla Health Takes a Humorous Spin on Real Life Stories with Astaberry's Campaign 'Get the Rich Look'

Latestly · July 16, 2025

PRNewswire Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 16: Cipla Health, a leading player in the wellness category, announced the launch of Astaberry, its beauty and personal care brand's latest campaign - 'Get the Rich Look'. Rich look stands for the rich...

Business News | Radiant Wellness Conclave 2025 Marks 10 Years of Inspiring Change, Brings Together Icons from Diverse Walks of Life

Latestly · July 16, 2025

NewsVoir Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 16: The Radiant Wellness Conclave returns with its eighth edition this year, bringing together a powerful gathering of visionaries, innovators and thought leaders. Conceptualised and curated by Dr....

Business News | KNOT Raises $3M Funding to Accelerate as Mumbai's Fastest Fashion Delivery Platform

Latestly · July 16, 2025

PRNewswire Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 16: KNOT, a fast-growing quick commerce fashion platform, has raised fresh funding to scale its operations and deepen its mission to redefine how India shops for fashion. The company is pioneering a...

Sports News | Hockey: Deepika Scripts History, Becomes First Indian to Win Poligras Magic Skill Award

Latestly · July 16, 2025

New Delhi [India], July 16 (ANI): Indian Women's Hockey Team forward Deepika created history by becoming the first-ever Indian player to win the prestigious Poligras Magic Skill Award as hockey fans from across the globe voted for her sensational...

Business News | Tightened Norms for Road Constructions Awards Benefits Players with Strong Balance Sheets: Report

Latestly · July 16, 2025

New Delhi [India] July 16 (ANI): The award for road construction projects by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has slowed down because of the tightened bidding norms imposed by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH). A...

Oral health crucial for improving cancer outcomes: AIIMS Researchers

Awaz The Voice · July 16, 2025

New Delhi Maintaining good oral hygiene could play a vital role in cancer care and improving survival rates, according to new findings by researchers from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). Citing global studies, the researchers...

PhD pathway for nurse scientists aims to advance health innovation in Hawaiʻi

University of Hawai‘i at Manoa · July 15, 2025

Reading time: 2 minutesNurse scientists work collaboratively to improve the health of our community. The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene (SONDH) is relaunching its Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing program....

Commentary: Beyond the ‘Resource Trap’ ― Central Asia Bets on Value-Added Mining

Caixin ·

The recent China-Central Asia summit marked a significant step forward in regional cooperation, with a focus on modernization and the high-quality development of joint projects. Key outcomes included the adoption of the Astana Declaration and the...

Page-turners and photo ops: the most stunning public libraries across Asia

Tatler Asia ·

Completed in 2009 and located near Xuanwu Lake, Jinling Library is a striking example of contemporary civic architecture in Nanjing. The building’s facade blends jade green glass with pale grey stone cladding, creating a clean, geometric presence...

H.E. Sheikh Joaan to run for Olympic Council of Asia Presidency in 2026

I Love Qatar · July 16, 2025

H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee and Senior Vice President of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC), has officially announced his candidacy for the Presidency of the Olympic Council of...

Asia Morning Briefing: BTC Pulls Back as Market Isn't 'Invincible', But Google, Meta Lift AI Tokens

CoinDesk ·

Good Morning, Asia. Here's what's making news in the markets: Welcome to Asia Morning Briefing, a daily summary of top stories during U.S. hours and an overview of market moves and analysis. For a detailed overview of U.S. markets, see CoinDesk's...

CBSE Schools Directed To Display ‘Oil Boards’ To Promote Healthy Lifestyle Among Students Amid Rising Obesity Concerns

Latestly · July 16, 2025

New Delhi, July 16: The Central Board of School Education (CBSE) Director on Tuesday wrote a letter to all the Heads of Schools affiliated to CBSE to establish 'Oil boards' in schools and promote a healthy lifestyle among students. This is in...

Rescuing Malaysian higher education from neoliberalism

New Mandala · July 16, 2025

The global trend toward the neoliberalisation of higher education, characterised by market-driven practices, privatization, and financial austerity, poses serious threats to educational equity, quality, and academic freedom. Education...

Business News | Klook and Hoshino Resorts Are Making It Easier To Explore Japan's Hidden Gems

Latestly · July 16, 2025

PRNewswire Singapore, July 16: Klook, a leading platform for experiences and travel services in Asia Pacific, has teamed up with Japan's renowned hospitality brand Hoshino Resorts to make regional Japan more accessible than ever. The collaboration...

Business News | Mercom India Renewables Summit 2025 Brings Industry Leaders to New Delhi This July

Latestly · July 16, 2025

BusinessWire India New Delhi [India], July 16: Mercom India will host its fifth edition of the Renewables Summit on July 24 and 25, bringing together all stakeholders that are shaping India's renewable energy industry. Top executives,...