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IHH Healthcare’s Q1 net profit fell 33%, mainly due to lower monetary gains and the absence of a one-off tax credit in Turkey. Across Asia, Japan’s inflation surge raises questions about the Bank of Japan’s next moves, while Hyundai’s potential US price hikes spotlight trade tensions and inflation concerns. In the US, softer-than-expected GDP figures and ongoing tariff debates add complexity to the Fed’s policy outlook and global investor sentiment. On Market View, Alexandra Parada speaks to Dan Chang, Investment Specialist and Trading Representative at PhillipCapital, to discuss the latest market movements.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christina Woon, Portfolio Manager, Eastspring Investments discusses where investors can find the best dividend opportunities across Asia, and how she has repositioned her market approach since "Liberation Day". She also looks at whether Asia technology stocks are worth chasing. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the US on Tuesday, Wall St continued its sell-off as investors await further clarity on the global trade and tariff front. The Dow Jones fell 0.95%, the S&P500 lost 0.77% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq ended the day down 0.87%. Tesla shares came off 1.8% on Tuesday after the company's new car sales in Britain and Germany fell to their lowest in more than two years last month despite growing consumer demand for electric vehicles.In Europe overnight, markets in the region closed mostly lower as investors continue to monitor corporate earnings results and uncertainty around the US trade outlook. The STOXX 600 fell 0.18%, Germany's DAX lost 0.4%, the French CAC fell 0.4% and, in the UK, the FTSE100 ended the day up just 0.01%.Across Asia on Tuesday, markets closed mixed as investors in the region continue to assess the unfolding trade situation between the US and key trade partners like China. China's CSI index rose 1.01%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng added 0.7%, India's Nifty 50 fell 0.3%, and Japan's Nikkei was closed for a public holiday.The local market started the new trading week with a sell-off that ended a 7-day winning streak for the ASX200 after key trading updates and uncertainty around tariffs and trade deals weighed on investor sentiment. On Tuesday the key index ended the day down 0.1% as healthcare and the banking stocks weighed on the key index.An increasing amount of locally listed companies have been updating the market with tariff implication expectations and unclear outlook notes that have increased investor panic in recent days. Wisetech Global (ASX:WTC) fell over 2.5% after warning of potential demand risks from tariffs as the latest company to report uncertain outlook.Tabcorp (ASX:TAH) bucked the volatility yesterday with a rise of 9% after the gaming and wagering company announced the wagering market remains strong with a modest improvement to the turnover trend in the wagering market, indicating consumer demand remains strong despite broader volatility.What to watch today:On the commodities front this morning oil has rebounded to trade 3.3% higher at US$59/barrel, gold is up 2.46% at US$3416/ounce and iron ore is down 0.8% at US$97.41/tonne.The Aussie dollar has further strengthened against the greenback to buy 64.94 US cents, 92.51 Japanese Yen, 48.33 British Pence and 1 New Zealand dollar and 8 cents.Ahead of the midweek trading session here in Australia the SPI futures are anticipating the ASX will open the day down 0.38% tracking Wall Street's losses overnight.Trading Ideas:Bell Potter has downgraded the rating on Platinum Asset Management (ASX:PTM) from a hold to a sell after the funds manager released April's results including FUM falling $629m or 6.1% to $9.647bn.And Trading Central has identified a bearish signal on Lovisa (ASX:LOV) following the formation of a pattern over a period of 21-days which is roughly the same amount of time the share price may fall from the close of $24.85 to the range of $19 - $20 according to standard principles of technical analysis.

While other ancient nonalphabetic scripts—Sumerian cuneiform, Egyptian hieroglyphs, and Mayan hieroglyphs—are long extinct, Chinese characters, invented over three thousand years ago, are today used by well over a billion people to write Chinese and Japanese. In medieval East Asia, the written Classical Chinese language knit the region together in a common intellectual enterprise that encompassed religion, philosophy, historiography, political theory, art, and literature. Literacy in Classical Chinese set the stage for the adaptation of Chinese characters into ways of writing non-Chinese languages like Vietnamese and Korean, which differ dramatically from Chinese in vocabularies and grammatical structures.Because of its unique status in the modern world, myths and misunderstandings about Chinese characters abound. Where does this writing system, so different in form and function from alphabetic writing, come from? How does it really work? How did it come to be used to write non-Chinese languages? And why has it proven so resilient? By exploring the spread and adaptation of the script across two millennia and thousands of miles, Chinese Characters across Asia: How the Chinese Script Came to Write Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese (University of Washington Press, 2025) by Dr. Zev Handel addresses these questions and provides insights into human cognition and culture. Written in an approachable style and meant for readers with no prior knowledge of Chinese script or Asian languages, it presents a fascinating story that challenges assumptions about speech and writing. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/communications

While other ancient nonalphabetic scripts—Sumerian cuneiform, Egyptian hieroglyphs, and Mayan hieroglyphs—are long extinct, Chinese characters, invented over three thousand years ago, are today used by well over a billion people to write Chinese and Japanese. In medieval East Asia, the written Classical Chinese language knit the region together in a common intellectual enterprise that encompassed religion, philosophy, historiography, political theory, art, and literature. Literacy in Classical Chinese set the stage for the adaptation of Chinese characters into ways of writing non-Chinese languages like Vietnamese and Korean, which differ dramatically from Chinese in vocabularies and grammatical structures.Because of its unique status in the modern world, myths and misunderstandings about Chinese characters abound. Where does this writing system, so different in form and function from alphabetic writing, come from? How does it really work? How did it come to be used to write non-Chinese languages? And why has it proven so resilient? By exploring the spread and adaptation of the script across two millennia and thousands of miles, Chinese Characters across Asia: How the Chinese Script Came to Write Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese (University of Washington Press, 2025) by Dr. Zev Handel addresses these questions and provides insights into human cognition and culture. Written in an approachable style and meant for readers with no prior knowledge of Chinese script or Asian languages, it presents a fascinating story that challenges assumptions about speech and writing. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

While other ancient nonalphabetic scripts—Sumerian cuneiform, Egyptian hieroglyphs, and Mayan hieroglyphs—are long extinct, Chinese characters, invented over three thousand years ago, are today used by well over a billion people to write Chinese and Japanese. In medieval East Asia, the written Classical Chinese language knit the region together in a common intellectual enterprise that encompassed religion, philosophy, historiography, political theory, art, and literature. Literacy in Classical Chinese set the stage for the adaptation of Chinese characters into ways of writing non-Chinese languages like Vietnamese and Korean, which differ dramatically from Chinese in vocabularies and grammatical structures.Because of its unique status in the modern world, myths and misunderstandings about Chinese characters abound. Where does this writing system, so different in form and function from alphabetic writing, come from? How does it really work? How did it come to be used to write non-Chinese languages? And why has it proven so resilient? By exploring the spread and adaptation of the script across two millennia and thousands of miles, Chinese Characters across Asia: How the Chinese Script Came to Write Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese (University of Washington Press, 2025) by Dr. Zev Handel addresses these questions and provides insights into human cognition and culture. Written in an approachable style and meant for readers with no prior knowledge of Chinese script or Asian languages, it presents a fascinating story that challenges assumptions about speech and writing. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/east-asian-studies

While other ancient nonalphabetic scripts—Sumerian cuneiform, Egyptian hieroglyphs, and Mayan hieroglyphs—are long extinct, Chinese characters, invented over three thousand years ago, are today used by well over a billion people to write Chinese and Japanese. In medieval East Asia, the written Classical Chinese language knit the region together in a common intellectual enterprise that encompassed religion, philosophy, historiography, political theory, art, and literature. Literacy in Classical Chinese set the stage for the adaptation of Chinese characters into ways of writing non-Chinese languages like Vietnamese and Korean, which differ dramatically from Chinese in vocabularies and grammatical structures.Because of its unique status in the modern world, myths and misunderstandings about Chinese characters abound. Where does this writing system, so different in form and function from alphabetic writing, come from? How does it really work? How did it come to be used to write non-Chinese languages? And why has it proven so resilient? By exploring the spread and adaptation of the script across two millennia and thousands of miles, Chinese Characters across Asia: How the Chinese Script Came to Write Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese (University of Washington Press, 2025) by Dr. Zev Handel addresses these questions and provides insights into human cognition and culture. Written in an approachable style and meant for readers with no prior knowledge of Chinese script or Asian languages, it presents a fascinating story that challenges assumptions about speech and writing. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/southeast-asian-studies

While other ancient nonalphabetic scripts—Sumerian cuneiform, Egyptian hieroglyphs, and Mayan hieroglyphs—are long extinct, Chinese characters, invented over three thousand years ago, are today used by well over a billion people to write Chinese and Japanese. In medieval East Asia, the written Classical Chinese language knit the region together in a common intellectual enterprise that encompassed religion, philosophy, historiography, political theory, art, and literature. Literacy in Classical Chinese set the stage for the adaptation of Chinese characters into ways of writing non-Chinese languages like Vietnamese and Korean, which differ dramatically from Chinese in vocabularies and grammatical structures.Because of its unique status in the modern world, myths and misunderstandings about Chinese characters abound. Where does this writing system, so different in form and function from alphabetic writing, come from? How does it really work? How did it come to be used to write non-Chinese languages? And why has it proven so resilient? By exploring the spread and adaptation of the script across two millennia and thousands of miles, Chinese Characters across Asia: How the Chinese Script Came to Write Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese (University of Washington Press, 2025) by Dr. Zev Handel addresses these questions and provides insights into human cognition and culture. Written in an approachable style and meant for readers with no prior knowledge of Chinese script or Asian languages, it presents a fascinating story that challenges assumptions about speech and writing. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/chinese-studies

While other ancient nonalphabetic scripts—Sumerian cuneiform, Egyptian hieroglyphs, and Mayan hieroglyphs—are long extinct, Chinese characters, invented over three thousand years ago, are today used by well over a billion people to write Chinese and Japanese. In medieval East Asia, the written Classical Chinese language knit the region together in a common intellectual enterprise that encompassed religion, philosophy, historiography, political theory, art, and literature. Literacy in Classical Chinese set the stage for the adaptation of Chinese characters into ways of writing non-Chinese languages like Vietnamese and Korean, which differ dramatically from Chinese in vocabularies and grammatical structures.Because of its unique status in the modern world, myths and misunderstandings about Chinese characters abound. Where does this writing system, so different in form and function from alphabetic writing, come from? How does it really work? How did it come to be used to write non-Chinese languages? And why has it proven so resilient? By exploring the spread and adaptation of the script across two millennia and thousands of miles, Chinese Characters across Asia: How the Chinese Script Came to Write Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese (University of Washington Press, 2025) by Dr. Zev Handel addresses these questions and provides insights into human cognition and culture. Written in an approachable style and meant for readers with no prior knowledge of Chinese script or Asian languages, it presents a fascinating story that challenges assumptions about speech and writing. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/language

While other ancient nonalphabetic scripts—Sumerian cuneiform, Egyptian hieroglyphs, and Mayan hieroglyphs—are long extinct, Chinese characters, invented over three thousand years ago, are today used by well over a billion people to write Chinese and Japanese. In medieval East Asia, the written Classical Chinese language knit the region together in a common intellectual enterprise that encompassed religion, philosophy, historiography, political theory, art, and literature. Literacy in Classical Chinese set the stage for the adaptation of Chinese characters into ways of writing non-Chinese languages like Vietnamese and Korean, which differ dramatically from Chinese in vocabularies and grammatical structures.Because of its unique status in the modern world, myths and misunderstandings about Chinese characters abound. Where does this writing system, so different in form and function from alphabetic writing, come from? How does it really work? How did it come to be used to write non-Chinese languages? And why has it proven so resilient? By exploring the spread and adaptation of the script across two millennia and thousands of miles, Chinese Characters across Asia: How the Chinese Script Came to Write Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese (University of Washington Press, 2025) by Dr. Zev Handel addresses these questions and provides insights into human cognition and culture. Written in an approachable style and meant for readers with no prior knowledge of Chinese script or Asian languages, it presents a fascinating story that challenges assumptions about speech and writing. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/japanese-studies

Sometimes, to transform an entire food system we have to start small. Across Asia and the Pacific, slight changes in food and farming habits are bringing vital nutritional improvements to entire communities. On this episode, we head to Cambodia to learn more. Experts from across the region recently gathered here at an IFAD workshop on nutrition-sensitive agriculture, discussing common challenges and sharing best practices. From Papua New Guinea to Pakistan, hear their diverse perspectives as they figure out how to make the region's food systems work for everyone. Featuring Maryam Barodawala, Fathimath Fazuna, Elizabeth Ngolo, Boreth Sun, Kapila Rasnayaka, and Dr. Muhammad Ahsan Riaz.For more information:Food that packs a punch in Asia and the Pacific - Episode 82

We have seen some calm return this week, which has coincided with President Trump making some tariff concessions for tech companies and for auto parts, suggesting that a 'Trump put' is in play, and with the President also signalling “big progress” in talks with Japanese officials. However, we have to say this is an uneasy calm; new sectoral tariffs are still likely coming and tensions with China remain elevated. We discuss the latest tariff twists and turns, fresh communication from Fed Chair Powell and upcoming US data, as well as the ECB's recent 25bp rate cut. Across Asia, we will look out for Bank Indonesia's policy meeting, Korea export data and Tokyo CPI. Chapters: US (02:16), Europe (08:47), Asia (13:13).

Wall Street started the new trading week in the green as investors welcomed the latest tariff exemption from Trump in the form of smartphones and computers in addition to other devices and components like semiconductors. The Dow Jones rose 0.78% on Monday, the S&P500 gained 0.79% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq ended the day up 0.64%. While the tariff exemption is welcome right now, Trump teased on Sunday that the exemptions are not permanent, i.e. the Trump tariff rollercoaster continues.In Europe on Monday, markets closed higher as Trump exemptions boosted investor sentiment, temporarily. The STOXX 600 rose 2.7%, Germany's DAX gained 2.6%, the French CAC added 2.4% and, in the UK, the FTSE100 ended the day up 2.4%.Across Asia to start the week, markets in the region rallied as investor appetite for growth and tech stocks rose on Trump's latest exemption announcement. Hong Kong's Hang Seng rose 2.4%, China's CSI index added 0.23%, Japan's Nikkei rose 1.18%, and South Korea's Kospi Index ended the day up 0.95%.Locally on Monday, the ASX200 started the new trading week with a significant rise of 1.3% as investors hold high hopes tariff relief after President Trump began scaling back some tariffs in recent days. Mining stocks regained momentum yesterday with the materials sector rising %, while 10 of the 11 sectors ended the day in the green.Neuren Pharmaceuticals soared 21% yesterday after the drug maker announced the US FDA has approved the outcomes of a key trial of the company's second drug candidate for the treatment of Phelan-McDermid Syndrome in Children, which paves the way for the company's final US FDA approval of the drug before it hits the market.Gold miners are again drawing investor attention as the price of the precious commodity rallied to yet another fresh record high on Monday and UBS lifted its gold price forecast for the second time in a week, this time to an average of US$3500/ounce in 2026.On the commodities front this morning, oil is trading 0.18% higher at US$61.61/barrel, gold is down 0.74% at US$3212.46/ounce and iron ore is up just 0.06% at US$99.95/tonne.What to watch today:The Aussie dollar has further strengthened against the greenback overnight to buy 63.24 US cents, 90.50 Japanese Yen, 48.11 British Pence and 1 New Zealand dollar and 8 cents.Ahead of Tuesday's trading session here in Australia, the SPI Futures are anticipating the local market will open the day up 0.23% tracking global market gains overnight.Trading Ideas:Bell Potter has raised the 12-month price target on De Grey Mining (ASX:DEG) from $1.97 to $2.58 and maintain a hold rating on the gold exploration and development company after Gold Road Resources announced its intention to vote in favour of the proposed all-scrip acquisition of DEG by Northern Star, as Gold Road Resources has an approximate 17.3% stake in DEG.Trading Central has identified a bullish signal on SRG Global (ASX:SRG) following the formation of a pattern over a period of 21-days which is roughly the same amount of time the share price may rise from the close of $1.25 to the range of $1.38 to $1.42 according to standard principles of technical analysis.

Hosts Mitsuaki Sawano, MD, and co-host Satoshi Shoji, MD, welcome Kenji Inoue, MD, to discuss the DROP-Asian ACS study—a multicenter trial evaluating the 0/1-hour algorithm for chest pain assessment across 12 hospitals in five Asian countries presented as a Late Breaking Clinical Trial at the ACC.25. Dr. Inoue shares key findings from this cluster-randomized trial of nearly 4,000 patients, highlighting the algorithm's practicality in Asia's diverse healthcare settings. Despite regional differences, the 0/1-hour approach—requiring only two high-sensitivity troponin measurements—proved effective and accessible, even in low-resource environments. He also reflects on presenting at ACC, the importance of early preparation, and the growth that comes from taking on complex international research. Dr. Inoue encourages young clinicians to embrace challenges and actively engage with global networks for clinical research development.

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia. ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A discussion on a recent hot topic ・Today's discussion topic is: "Pet care market surges across Asia" ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/  

Wall Street closed lower on Friday as hotter-than-expected personal spending inflation data and US trade policy uncertainty dampened investor sentiment. The Dow Jones fell 1.7% on Friday, the S&P 500 lost 1.97% and the tech heavy Nasdaq ended the day down 2.7%.On Friday U.S. core personal consumption expenditures price index came in hotter-than-expected for February with a rise of 2.8% and 0.4% MoM indicating persistent inflation across consumer spending.Over in Europe on Friday, markets in the region closed lower as global market sentiment declines on trade and tariff uncertainty. The STOXX 600 fell 0.77%, Germany's DAX and the French CAC each lost 1%, and, in the UK, the FTSE100 ended the day flat.Across Asia on Friday, Trump tariff threats continue to keep investors on edge in the region which led to a negative day across the board on Friday. Japan's Nikkei lost 1.8%, South Korea's Kospi index ended the day down 1.9%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell 0.65% and China's CSI index ended the day down 0.44%.Locally to end the week the ASX edged 0.2% higher to end a volatile trading week as Trump's tariffs cloud economic outlook on a global scale. Despite the turbulence, the ASX200 posted a 0.6% gain for the trading week last week as a 2.55% rally for the financial sector and 2% gain among energy stocks offset weakness among the rate sensitive sectors of REIT and Tech stocks.Packaging group Orora took the biggest hit on Friday with an 8% decline after the French Competition Authority announced a review into industry-wide anticompetitive practices, which includes into Saverglass, a European bottle maker that Orora acquired in 2023.Paladin Energy fell a further 4.1% on Friday after the uranium producer retracted its 2025 production guidance due to unseasonably heavy rainfall in Namibia in recent times, which is where Paladin's Langer Heinrich mine is located.What to watch today:Ahead of Monday's trading session here in Australia, the SPI futures are anticipating the ASX will open the day down 1.13%.On the commodities front this morning oil is trading 0.8% lower at US$69.36/barrel, gold is up 0.94% at US$3084.35/ounce and iron ore is up 0.07% at US$102.43/tonne.The Aussie dollar has weakened against the greenback to buy 62.80 US cents, 94.27 Japanese Yen, 49.03 British Pence, and NZ$1.11.Trading Ideas:Bell Potter has decreased the 12-month price target on Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) from $330/share to $280/share and maintain a buy rating on the leading medical imaging company after Bell Potter's analyst completed a review into the timing of new contract installations and their subsequent impacts on revenue over the coming years. The downgrade in PT is due to downgrades in FY25 and FY26 EPS expectations from the analyst following the review into the contract installations.And Trading Central has identified a bullish signal on Telstra Group (ASX:TLS) following the formation of a pattern over a period of 17-days which is roughly the same amount of time the share price may rise from the close of $4.23 to the range of $4.31 to $4.35 according to standard principles of technical analysis.

Wall St closed a turbulent week higher on Friday as Trump, once again, signalled there would be some ‘flexibility' with tariffs, however, he did maintain that the tariffs implemented at the April 2 deadline will be reciprocal, saying all countries that have tariffs on US goods will be taxed. The Nasdaq rose 0.2%, the Dow Jones added just 0.08%, and the S&P500 also ended the day up 0.08%. Companies are increasingly confused over the tariff implications in the US and as a result as uncertain about spend, hiring and forecasting until there is more clarity around tariff implications.In Europe on Friday, markets in the region closed lower led by travel stocks tumbling amid London's Heathrow Airport closure due to a fire on Friday. The STOXX 600, French CAC and the UK's FTSE100 ended the day down 0.6%, while Germany's DAX ended the day down 0.5%.Across Asia markets on Friday, stocks mostly fell in the region due to ongoing uncertainty around the US economy and tariff implications. Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell 2.19%, China's CSI index fell 1.52%, South Korea's Kospi index ended the day up 0.23%, and Japan's Nikkei ended the day down 0.2%.Locally on Friday, the ASX200 rose 0.17% despite Wall Street's turbulence on Thursday as market heavyweights propelled the key index to a positive finish. For the week, the ASX200 rose 1.83%Australia's supermarket giants posted strong gains on Friday after the ACCC released its 441-page findings of its ‘price gauging' investigation. Investors welcomed the findings outlining minimal evidence was found of price gauging and no disciplinary action would be taken against the two key providers in Coles and Woolworths.What to watch today:Ahead of Monday's trading session the SPI futures are anticipating the ASX will open the new trading week down 0.51%.Commodity prices took a hit late in the week last week which weighed on the local materials sector as China's property market remains depreciated, and Trump's tariffs continue hurting demand for critical metals like copper.On the commodities front this morning, oil is trading 0.31% higher at US$68.28/barrel, gold is down 0.75% at US$3023.65/ounce and iron ore is down 0.15% at US$102/tonne.The Aussie dollar has slightly weakened against the greenback to buy US$0.62 cents, 93.69 Japanese Yen, 48.55 British Pence and NZ$1.09.Trading Ideas:Bell Potter has initiated coverage of Cuscal (ASX:CCL) with a buy rating and a 12-month price target of $3.40 on the payments and regulated data service provider. Bell Potter's analyst sees compound gross revenue growth of 17.7% pa driven primarily by growth in transaction revenue across all core competencies and client wins. The company also has demonstrated a track record of innovation, investment and timing with launching milestone connectivity for all mobile payments and acquiring Basiq in 2024 to expand its market presence and offering.And Trading Central has identified a bullish signal on Regis Healthcare (ASX:REG) following the formation of a pattern over a period of 109-days which is roughly the same amount of time the share price may rise from the close of $6.72 to the range of $7.50 to $7.70 according to standard principles of technical analysis.

China is experiencing a surge in infections of a respiratory virus, leading to public concerns about an outbreak. The virus, identified as human metapneumovirus or HMPV, has seen cases spiking across northern Chinese provinces this winter, particularly among children. India, Malaysia and Kazakhstan are also among other countries that have also reported cases of this virus. How does HMPV compare to COVID-19 and how can we protect ourselves? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Professor Dale Fisher, Director, Centre for Infectious Disease Emergency Response at NUS to find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wall Street started the new trading week in mostly positive territory as chip stock boosted the S&P and Nasdaq higher with gains of 0.55% and 1.24% respectively, while the Dow Jones lagged the market with a fall of 0.06%. Market optimism about tech stocks and the earnings growth potential remains elevated which continues to fuel strong tailwinds for the sector.Over in Europe on Monday markets closed higher amid reports Trump's team is considering a plan to impose tariffs on all countries but only on ‘critical imports'. The STOXX 600 rose 0.94%, Germany's DAX added 1.56%, the French CAC climbed 2.24% and, in the UK, the FTSE 100 ended the day up 0.31%.Across Asia on Monday, markets closed mostly lower as investors digested business activity and key data out in specific regions. China's Caixin services PMI index from S&P Global rose to 52.2 in December, the fastest expansion since May last year. Despite this, China's central bank said over the weekend it would implement a ‘moderately loose' monetary policy in 2025. China's CSI index fell 0.16% on Monday, Hong Kong's Hang Seng lost almost 0.5% but South Korea's Kospi Index rose 1.91%.Locally, the ASX raced out of the gates this morning with a strong rally on the back of Wall Street's strength on Friday before pulling back in afternoon trade to close just 0.08% higher as the miners weighed on the market gains despite the tech sector posting a 0.8% gain. The iron ore mining giants came under pressure yesterday amid a decline in the price of iron ore to below US$100/tonne. Singapore's iron ore futures contracts falling below US$100/tonne were the key driver of the spot price decline today as traders exit amid easing demand for the commodity.DroneShield fell over 1.5% on Monday despite the counter-drone technology producer announcing a $9.7m order from a major military customer in Latin America.While Gold Road Resources rose 1.2% after reporting record quarterly production at the 50%-owned Gruyere project with 91,631 ounces of gold produced during the December quarter, significantly above the 68,781 ounces produced in the September quarter.Insignia Financial shares soared over 14% yesterday to a 3-year high after the superannuation company announced it had received a $2.87bn takeover bid from US-based investment manager CC Capital Partners, which trumps the former takeover offer of $2.67bn from Bain Capital. The deal would provide CC Capital with access and market share into Australia's estimated $4.1tn superannuation market which is considered to be the 4th largest in the world.What to watch today:Ahead of Tuesday's trading session on the ASX the SPI futures are anticipating the local market will open the day up 0.15%, extending on the positive finish from yesterday.On the commodities front this morning oil is trading 0.67% lower at US$73.47/barrel, gold is down just 0.06% at US$2636/ounce and iron ore has further weakened to trade down 1.16% at US$99.44/tonne.The Aussie dollar is buying US$0.62, 98.44 Japanese Yen, 50.09 British Pence and NZ$1.11.Trading Ideas:Trading Central has identified a bullish signal on Macquarie Group (ASX:MQG) following the formation of a pattern over a period of 70-days which is roughly the same amount of time the share price may rise from the close of $224.47 to the range of $243 to $248 according to standard principles of technical analysis.And Trading Central has identified a bearish signal on Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF) following the formation of a pattern over a period of 38-days which is roughly the same amount of time the share price may fall from the close of $5.15 to the range of $4.25 to $4.45 according to standard principles of technical analysis.

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Learn about traveling through Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh, and what it's like to travel across a country by Tuk-Tuk.  ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show's Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ Ric Gazarian starts off talking about his family's history escaping the Armenian Genocide in 1915 and eventually making their way to Boston, Massachusetts where he grew up. He reflects on his first visit to Armenia and how his Armenian identity has evolved as he visited every year for over 20 years. Ric explains the history of Nagorno-Karabakh and shares his experience visiting multiple times. Next, he talks about his experience racing through the Caucuses, and then about driving across both India and Cambodia in a Tuk-Tuk. Ric reflects on the unique experiences and local encounters that this mode of travel enables, and what it was like to capture it all in an award-winning documentary film. He then talks about his love for Southeast Asia, shares tips on the most interesting festivals in Thailand, and why Myanmar is so special to him. Finally, Ric talks about being the Asia coordinator for Travel Massive, a 60,000 person travel industry network. FULL SHOW NOTES AND DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED ARE AVAILABLE HERE.  ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that's not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn  See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally.  You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

In this episode Michelle Martin speaks with Puah Kok Keong, Chief Executive of the Energy Market Authority, about his vision for Singapore's energy sector, the International Energy Agency's regional Cooperation Centre, the development of the ASEAN Power Grid, and Singapore's carbon capture strategies. Also get an exclusive preview of what's to come at SIEW 2024, where global energy leaders will gather to discuss the future of sustainable energy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

STR's Jesper Palmqvist joins the HNN podcast to talk about varying degrees of performance across the Asia Pacific region, the impacts of sporting events from F1 in Singapore to the Australian Football League, and takeaways from recent headlines like Oyo's pending acquisition of G6 Hospitality and China's new stimulus package.

Welcome back to your two favorite girlies!! Today we have a special guest, Ali's sister- Kate Larabee! Kate is a teacher in Vietnam, shares her experience as a solo-traveler, and shares her stories of dating and making friends in foreign countries! Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and send us your health / relationship / life / just need advice on, questions to kindahotpod@gmail.com to have us answer your questions on the show.  Find us on all streaming platforms here, including the full video experience on our YouTube channel

I'm sitting down with Tony Wheeler, the co-founder of Lonely Planet who revolutionised travel guides with his iconic 1970s journey, Across Asia on the Cheap.Tony has now completed a dream trek through southern England, walking the entire length of the River Thames, from its source to the heart of London.This podcast is free, as is Independent Travel's weekly newsletter. Sign up here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Uploaded every Friday, Nikkei Asia News Roundup delivers a collection of articles from Nikkei's English language media, Nikkei Asia.   ・A selection of news headlines ・A glimpse into a notable story for deeper understanding ・A discussion on a recent hot topic   ・Today's discussion topic is:"Leadership changes across Asia"   ・You can read more at: https://asia.nikkei.com/      

SleekFlow, a Singapore- and Hong Kong-headquartered social commerce platform that has built a conversational AI suite for customer engagement targeted to Asian markets, said Wednesday it had secured a further $7 million in funding. The money will be used to continue developing its AI, as well as penetrate deeper into Southeast Asia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wall Street's 8-day winning streak ended overnight as investors took a breather from the comeback rally after the early August mass market sell-off. The Dow Jones fell 0.15% on Tuesday, the S&P500 lost 0.2% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq ended the day down 0.33%. This week, investors are preparing for the Federal Reserve's annual Jackson Hole Economic Symposium where Fed Chair, Jerome Powell, will speak on Friday. Investors are also likely taking a breather from the recent equities rally ahead of the US Fed's latest FOMC meeting minutes out on Wednesday US time before assessing their next moves in line with the rate outlook from the Fed at the last rate-decision meeting.Over in Europe on Tuesday, markets closed lower on Tuesday as economic uncertainty weighed on investor sentiment. The STOXX 600 fell 0.46% with all-but the automotive sector ending the day in the red, while Germany's DAX lost 0.35% on Tuesday, the French CAC fell 0.22% and, in the UK, the FTSE100 ended the day down 1%. Germany's producer price index fell 0.8% YoY in July, while inflation in the euro zone was 2.6% in July, up from 2.5% in June with both datasets weighing on investor sentiment on Tuesday.Across Asia on Tuesday, markets closed mostly higher tracking Wall Street's strength on Monday and after China's loan prime rates were held, in-line with expectations. Japan's Nikkei led the gains with a 1.8% rise, while South Korea's Kospi index rose 0.83%, and China's CSI Index added 0.72%, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell 0.5% on Tuesday.Locally on Tuesday, the ASX200 rose for an 8th straight session on Tuesday, closing the day up 0.2% above 8000 points for the first time since the early-August mass sell-off.What to watch today:The RBA meeting minutes out yesterday revealed the RBA considered raising Australia's cash rate from the 12-year high 4.35% in August in a bid to return inflation to the target 2-3% range in a more reasonable timeframe. The RBA also didn't rule out any further rate hikes which saw market gains ease in afternoon trade from the morning rally.The hawkish tone out of the RBA meeting minutes weighed on real estate stocks yesterday with the sector posting a 1.55% decline while a tech and materials rally more than offset the weakness among real estate stocks.Baby Bunting shares soared 8.85% on Tuesday after the baby retailer released FY24 results. Investors overlooked the decline in sales, profit and increase in net debt to buy into the stock on outlook for improved outlook in FY25 amid cost cutting measures and pro forma NPAT expectations of between $9.5m and $12.5m. Plumbing supplies giant Reliance Worldwide also rallied just shy of 9% yesterday on the release of FY24 results including net sales growth of 0.2%. Investors bought in also on strong outlook for FY25 in anticipation for this company to form part of the group of entities that will benefit from an easing interest rate environment. On the commodities front this morning, oil is trading 0.41% lower at US$73.36/barrel, gold is up 0.43% at US$2514/ounce and iron ore is up 0.3% at US$98.10/tonne.The Aussie dollar has strengthened overnight to buy 67.39 US cents, 98.11 Japanese Yen, 51.79 British Pence and 1 New Zealand dollar and 10 cents.Ahead of the midweek trading session on the local bourse, the SPI futures are anticipating the ASX to open the day down 0.55% tracking the global market sell-off overnight. Trading Ideas:Bell Potter has decreased the 12-month price target on Mader Group (ASX:MAD) from $7.60 to $6.80 and maintain a buy rating on the leading provider of specialised contract labour for maintenance of heavy mobile equipment in the resources and civil industries, following the release of Mader's FY24 results. Near-term outlook supported by mid-cycle fleet renewal in Australia and North America, however, the analyst is cautious that chal

In this episode of AI-volution: Redefining HR, Mercer Global HR Transformation COE Leader, Emily Liddle, interviews Mercer Asia Regional HR Transformation Leader, Miriam Daucher, about the impact of AI in the APAC and Asia market. Daucher shares her insights on the trends and themes she has observed since AI has become more prevalent in her region. She highlights the diversity and cultural differences in Asia, as well as the varying levels of AI adoption and governance. Daucher also discusses specific examples of how AI is being leveraged in different countries, such as Japan's transformation of work models and China's unique AI solutions. She emphasizes the openness and ambition of Asian countries to embrace AI innovations. They conclude by discussing the opportunities and challenges of AI implementation in Southeast Asia and the importance of data protection and employee engagement. Takeaways: Asia is a diverse region with varying levels of AI adoption and governance. Japan is undergoing a transformation in work models, moving from a lifetime employment contract to a job-based model. China has its own AI solutions and is open to embracing AI innovations. Southeast Asia is a major disruptor in the AI space, with countries like Indonesia and Malaysia leading the way. Data protection and employee engagement are important considerations in AI implementation.

Authorities in the Philippines are racing to contain a major oil spill from a capsized ship in Manila Bay. Clean up operations are being hampered by strong winds and high waves brought by Typhoon Gaemi, which is now making landfall in southern China. Also in this podcast: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is to meet with US President Joe Biden as pressure builds for a hostage deal. The Israeli army has recovered another five bodies from Gaza. Accusations that Sudan's bloody civil war is being fuelled by the illegal trade in weapons, how the battlefield in Ukraine has been transformed into a war of drones, and we take a look inside the Olympic Village ahead of the games kicking off in Paris.

More Asian internet users are influenced by far-right causes including white supremacism in the digital age. Listen to Post reporter Kimberly Lim explain more about the ‘anti-woke’ movement’s slow creep in the region, while experts Munira Mustaffa, Jo Krishnakumar and Rizky Rahadianto provide context on how the internet has become so divisive. Read more: https://sc.mp/h43aw 

The move away from large cap technology companies towards small cap and more cyclical names remains the big theme in the markets and led to a broad sell-off in US equities yesterday. Meanwhile in Europe, the European Central Bank decided to leave its main refinancing rate unchanged at 4.25% at its meeting yesterday. Across Asia, equities have largely struggled today, with the Hang Seng Index leading regional declines. Tim Gagie, Head of FX & PM Solutions in Geneva, joins the show today to share his thoughts on the recent moves in gold, the US dollar, the Japanese yen and the Swiss franc.00:00 Introduction by Helen Freer (Investment Writing)00:48 Markets wrap-up by Lucija Caculovic (Investment Writing)06:14 Currencies and metals: Tim Gagie (Head of FX & PM Solutions Geneva)11:34 Closing remarks by Helen Freer (Investment Writing)Would you like to support this show? Please leave us a review and star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

In today's episode for 20th June 2024, we tell you why the Asian Palm Oil Alliance (APOA) is in a spot of bother over HUL's decision to reduce palm oil in soaps. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://bit.ly/4bZKRXS

In this episode, host Matthew Chan, head of J.P. Morgan Sustainability and ESG Engagement in Asia Pacific, sits down with Greg Zdun, Head of Asia Pacific Energy, Power, Renewables and Metal & Mining at J.P. Morgan, to unpack energy transition with a focus on renewables across the region. They dive into the acceleration of renewables investment in recent years and discuss the latest developments and opportunities across the sector and region. This episode was recorded on May 9, 2024.  This material was prepared by certain personnel of JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its affiliates and subsidiaries worldwide and not the firm's research department. It is for informational purposes only, is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase, sale or tender of any financial instrument and does not constitute a commitment, undertaking, offer or solicitation by any JPMorgan Chase entity to extend or arrange credit or provide any other products or services to any person or entity. Some of the datapoints referenced in this podcast are sourced from Det Norske Veritas (DNV) report titled “Energy Transition Outlook China 2024”.   © 2024 JPMorgan Chase & Company. All rights reserved. 

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports on May Day demonstrations across the world.

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Listen to our Tech Talks legal insights podcast series, which explores the latest trends and topics shaping the technology sector. In this episode, Rhys McWhirter and Michael Bahar at Eversheds Sutherland delve into the impact of Generative AI on regulations in Asia and the US. They discuss the complexities of this emerging technology, including its ethical concerns and competitive nature, which can have potential trade and national security implications. They also cover the evolving regulatory landscape for GenAI and more.  

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Mistakes That Connect Us: Coincidental Misadventures Across Asia Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/mistakes-that-connect-us-coincidental-misadventures-across-asia Story Transcript:Zh: 故事的一切，从北京的一条繁华街道开始。那里，烟雾缭绕、灯火通明，张伟正在街角的小店吃着香浓的热汤。他一手抓着汤勺，却被手机屏幕上的消息分神，不慎把热汤撒在了路过的陌生人身上。凌乱的瞬间，他们都心有余悸。然而，这只是我们的故事开始。En: Everything in the story begins on a bustling street in Beijing. There, amidst the smoke and bright lights, Zhang Wei is enjoying a bowl of hot soup in a small shop on the street corner. With one hand holding the spoon, he becomes distracted by a message on his phone screen and accidentally spills the hot soup on a passing stranger. In that chaotic moment, they are both startled. However, this is just the beginning of our story.Zh: 同一时刻，在距离张伟几百公里外的上海，刘芳在一家传统的茶馆，她正在兴奋而又紧张地为约会对象表演茶道。清澈的茶水在茶杯之间流动，然而慌乱的刘芳却不小心把茶洒了一身，露出了少女般的疏忽大意。En: At the same moment, hundreds of kilometers away in Shanghai, Liu Fang is performing the tea ceremony for her date in a traditional teahouse. As the clear tea flows between the cups, Liu Fang, in her excitement and nervousness, accidentally spills tea all over herself, revealing her youthful carelessness.Zh: 此时，在中国的古老长城上，陈小云被秋天的美丽景色迷住。从远处吹来的风，伴随着独特的古静寂静，她被彻底吸引。在宝蓝的天空下，陈小云的脚步突然一滑，身体与路标不期而遇。红黄的叶子皆因此飘落，一切是那么的和谐尽管有些混乱。En: Meanwhile, on the ancient Great Wall of China, Chen Xiaoyun is captivated by the beautiful autumn scenery. The wind blowing from afar, along with the unique ancient silence, completely enchants her. Under the azure sky, Chen Xiaoyun suddenly slips, colliding with a signpost. As a result, the red and yellow leaves fall, creating a chaotic yet harmonious scene.Zh: 几个小时后，在台湾的首都台北，人头攒动的夜市上，王杰尝到著名的臭豆腐。那个刺激的味道让他惊喜交加。兴奋过头的他，冲向大排档时，身影与过路人发生了意外的碰撞。En: A few hours later, in the capital city of Taipei, Taiwan, on a crowded night market, Wang Jie tries the famous stinky tofu. The exhilarating taste surprises him. In his excitement, he rushes towards a food stall, but accidentally collides with a passerby.Zh: 跨过浅短的海峡，我们来到了韩国繁华的首都首尔。在卡拉OK房里，朴敏洙唱得过于投入，没料到竟然碰翻了麦克风架，刹那间，歌声换成了惊叫和嘈杂。En: Across the shallow strait, we arrive in the bustling capital of Seoul, South Korea. Inside a karaoke room, Park Min Soo sings with too much enthusiasm, causing him to accidentally knock over the microphone stand. In an instant, the singing transforms into screams and clamor.Zh: 我们的故事又跳到了越南的河内。在繁华的市场，阮氏梅被街头艺人的表演吸引，看的入神。突然，她撞上了一辆满载水果的车，立刻引起一阵哄笑，水果滚落在地，仿佛都在露齿嘲笑这位阿姨的不小心。En: Our story then takes us to Hanoi, Vietnam. In a bustling market, Nguyen Thi Mai is captivated by a street performer's act, completely engrossed in watching. Suddenly, she collides with a cart loaded with fruits, causing a burst of laughter and the fruits to roll onto the ground, as if mocking the lady's carelessness with toothy grins.Zh: 此时，热闹的吉隆坡街头，优素福·艾哈迈德为了拍摄双子塔太过专注，而撞到了人，相机从手中滑落。En: Meanwhile, on the lively streets of Kuala Lumpur, Yusuf Ahmad is so focused on capturing the Petronas Twin Towers that he collides with someone, causing his camera to slip from his hands.Zh: 而在胡志明市的地铁里，Tuan Nguyen 也因为过于专注手机游戏，不小心踩到了他人的脚，引发了一阵小小的骚动。En: And in the subway in Ho Chi Minh City, Tuan Nguyen accidentally steps on someone's foot because he is too engrossed in playing a mobile game, causing a small commotion.Zh: 然而生活就是这样，我们不能避免小小的疏忽，而这些疏忽就像生活的糖衣，给滋味单调的日子加点趣味。这些人物，虽然他们分布在亚洲的各个角落，却因为这些疏忽的巧合，似乎联系到了一起，共同构筑并塑造了我们的生活故事。En: Yet, life is like this. We cannot avoid small mistakes, and these mistakes, like the sugar coating of life, add a bit of flavor to our otherwise monotonous days. Although these characters are spread across various corners of Asia, their coincidental mistakes seem to connect them, collectively building and shaping our life stories. Vocabulary Words:street: 街道Beijing: 北京smoke: 烟雾bright lights: 灯火通明enjoying: 吃着bowl: 碗hot soup: 热汤shop: 小店corner: 街角spoon: 汤勺message: 消息phone screen: 手机屏幕accidentally: 不慎spills: 撒在passing stranger: 路过的陌生人chaotic: 凌乱的moment: 瞬间startled: 心有余悸beginning: 开始hundreds: 数百kilometers: 公里away: 外Shanghai: 上海performing: 表演tea ceremony: 茶道date: 约会traditional: 传统teahouse: 茶馆clear tea: 清澈的茶水cups: 茶杯excitement: 兴奋nervousness: 紧张autumn scenery: 秋天的美丽景色wind blowing: 吹来的风ancient silence: 古静寂completely enchants: 彻底吸引slips: 一滑colliding with: 与...相撞signpost: 路标red and yellow leaves: 红黄的叶子fall: 飘落creating: 造成harmonious: 和谐hours later: 几个小时后capital city: 首都Taipei: 台北crowded night market: 人头攒动的夜市stinky tofu: 臭豆腐exhilarating taste: 刺激的味道surprises: 惊喜交加rushes towards: 冲向food stall: 大排档collides with: 碰撞passerby: 过路人capital: 首都Seoul: 首尔karaoke room: 卡拉OK房sings: 唱得enthusiasm: 投入knock over: 碰翻microphone stand: 麦克风架screams: 惊叫clamor: 嘈杂takes us to: 带我们到Hanoi: 河内bustling: 繁华market: 市场captivated: 被吸引street performer: 街头艺人act: 表演engrossed: 入神cart: 车loaded: 满载fruits: 水果burst of laughter: 一阵哄笑roll onto the ground: 滚落在地mocking: 嘲笑carelessness: 不小心toothy grins: 露齿嘲笑lively: 热闹streets: 街头Kuala Lumpur: 吉隆坡focused: 专注capturing: 拍摄Petronas Twin Towers: 双子塔camera: 相机slip from: 从...滑落subway: 地铁Ho Chi Minh City: 胡志明市accidentally steps on: 不小心踩到foot: 脚causing: 引发small commotion: 小小的骚动avoid: 避

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Advance Directives in Asia: A Socio-Legal Analysis (Cambridge UP, 2023) , edited by Daisy Cheung and Michael Dunn is the first book to consider the concept of advance directives in Asia. It is unique in its depth and breadth as it brings together an extensive number of Asian jurisdictions to draw out the ways that advance directives are regulated in law and practice across the region. In their analysis Cheung and Dunn provide overall observations towards a concept of "generative accomodation". As a concept, generative accomodation has the potential to foreground new explorations of bioethics in Asia and globally. It also seeks to understand the role of the family in medical decision making. These are key concerns that come through in this comprehensive and groundbreaking book. It will be useful for regulators, Asia scholars, students, and practitioners in the field of health-law and ethics, and end of life care. The book has wider application for scholars in law, ethics and healthcare.  Daisy Cheung is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Law and the Centre for Medical Ethics and Law at The University of Hong Kong. Dr Michael Dunn is an Associate Professor and the Co-Director of Education at the Centre for Biomedical Ethics in the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. Jane Richards is a doctoral student at the University of Hong Kong. You can find her on twitter where she follows all things related to human rights and Hong Kong politics @JaneRichardsHK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Advance Directives in Asia: A Socio-Legal Analysis (Cambridge UP, 2023) , edited by Daisy Cheung and Michael Dunn is the first book to consider the concept of advance directives in Asia. It is unique in its depth and breadth as it brings together an extensive number of Asian jurisdictions to draw out the ways that advance directives are regulated in law and practice across the region. In their analysis Cheung and Dunn provide overall observations towards a concept of "generative accomodation". As a concept, generative accomodation has the potential to foreground new explorations of bioethics in Asia and globally. It also seeks to understand the role of the family in medical decision making. These are key concerns that come through in this comprehensive and groundbreaking book. It will be useful for regulators, Asia scholars, students, and practitioners in the field of health-law and ethics, and end of life care. The book has wider application for scholars in law, ethics and healthcare.  Daisy Cheung is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Law and the Centre for Medical Ethics and Law at The University of Hong Kong. Dr Michael Dunn is an Associate Professor and the Co-Director of Education at the Centre for Biomedical Ethics in the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. Jane Richards is a doctoral student at the University of Hong Kong. You can find her on twitter where she follows all things related to human rights and Hong Kong politics @JaneRichardsHK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/east-asian-studies

Advance Directives in Asia: A Socio-Legal Analysis (Cambridge UP, 2023) , edited by Daisy Cheung and Michael Dunn is the first book to consider the concept of advance directives in Asia. It is unique in its depth and breadth as it brings together an extensive number of Asian jurisdictions to draw out the ways that advance directives are regulated in law and practice across the region. In their analysis Cheung and Dunn provide overall observations towards a concept of "generative accomodation". As a concept, generative accomodation has the potential to foreground new explorations of bioethics in Asia and globally. It also seeks to understand the role of the family in medical decision making. These are key concerns that come through in this comprehensive and groundbreaking book. It will be useful for regulators, Asia scholars, students, and practitioners in the field of health-law and ethics, and end of life care. The book has wider application for scholars in law, ethics and healthcare.  Daisy Cheung is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Law and the Centre for Medical Ethics and Law at The University of Hong Kong. Dr Michael Dunn is an Associate Professor and the Co-Director of Education at the Centre for Biomedical Ethics in the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. Jane Richards is a doctoral student at the University of Hong Kong. You can find her on twitter where she follows all things related to human rights and Hong Kong politics @JaneRichardsHK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/medicine

Advance Directives in Asia: A Socio-Legal Analysis (Cambridge UP, 2023) , edited by Daisy Cheung and Michael Dunn is the first book to consider the concept of advance directives in Asia. It is unique in its depth and breadth as it brings together an extensive number of Asian jurisdictions to draw out the ways that advance directives are regulated in law and practice across the region. In their analysis Cheung and Dunn provide overall observations towards a concept of "generative accomodation". As a concept, generative accomodation has the potential to foreground new explorations of bioethics in Asia and globally. It also seeks to understand the role of the family in medical decision making. These are key concerns that come through in this comprehensive and groundbreaking book. It will be useful for regulators, Asia scholars, students, and practitioners in the field of health-law and ethics, and end of life care. The book has wider application for scholars in law, ethics and healthcare.  Daisy Cheung is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Law and the Centre for Medical Ethics and Law at The University of Hong Kong. Dr Michael Dunn is an Associate Professor and the Co-Director of Education at the Centre for Biomedical Ethics in the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. Jane Richards is a doctoral student at the University of Hong Kong. You can find her on twitter where she follows all things related to human rights and Hong Kong politics @JaneRichardsHK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/south-asian-studies

Advance Directives in Asia: A Socio-Legal Analysis (Cambridge UP, 2023) , edited by Daisy Cheung and Michael Dunn is the first book to consider the concept of advance directives in Asia. It is unique in its depth and breadth as it brings together an extensive number of Asian jurisdictions to draw out the ways that advance directives are regulated in law and practice across the region. In their analysis Cheung and Dunn provide overall observations towards a concept of "generative accomodation". As a concept, generative accomodation has the potential to foreground new explorations of bioethics in Asia and globally. It also seeks to understand the role of the family in medical decision making. These are key concerns that come through in this comprehensive and groundbreaking book. It will be useful for regulators, Asia scholars, students, and practitioners in the field of health-law and ethics, and end of life care. The book has wider application for scholars in law, ethics and healthcare.  Daisy Cheung is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Law and the Centre for Medical Ethics and Law at The University of Hong Kong. Dr Michael Dunn is an Associate Professor and the Co-Director of Education at the Centre for Biomedical Ethics in the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. Jane Richards is a doctoral student at the University of Hong Kong. You can find her on twitter where she follows all things related to human rights and Hong Kong politics @JaneRichardsHK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/law

An increasing number of people keep furry pals at home. During the epidemic, people are looking for companionship and emotional support as they spend more time at home alone which has increased pet adoption and ownership. Consequently, pet sitting has become a source of frustration for many owners and the appeal of pet-sitting services has increased. Candace Chen's innovative pet-sitting platform Fluv has emerged as Taiwan's protector angel for furry pals. The reliable pet care is filled throughout Asia by Fluv's cutting-edge internet matchmaking services. We are excited to host Candace Chen, the founder of Fluv, on our show to share her entrepreneurial process and philosophy with the audience online, revealing the inspiring stories behind the success of Fluv. Her entrepreneurial prowess and innovative vision have led Fluv to proudly earned a spot on Forbes' Asia 30 Under 30 list after being recognised for excellence in 2023. In this episode of Startup Island Taiwan Podcast, you will find out: ☛ The entrepreneur idea all start from the pet sitter experience Candace has back in college ☛ To find the technical co-founder, Candace went to many tech event and pitching to more than 300 engineers ☛ Benefits that accelerate brought to the table for startups ☛ What distinctions can be made between the domestic pet-sitting marketplaces in Taiwan and the US? ☛ How are the pet-sitter certified and trained by Fluv? Host: Asianometry, Deep tech channel with 500k followers, still growing Guest: Candace, Founder & CEO of Fluv Powered by Startup Island TAIWAN Directed by National Development Council Produced by Meet Global by Business Next Media

This year's Shangri-La Dialogue is underway in Singapore. The three-day event brings together officials and scholars from around 40 nations.

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Tonight, we'll read the opening to “Across Asia on a Bicycle,” published in 1894 and written by Thomas Allen and William Sachtleben. This episode first aired on January 13, 2021. This book is made up of a series of sketches describing a bicycle journey around the world and specifically across Asia. Allen and Sachtleben set a record for the longest continuous land journey ever made around the world. The day after they graduated college in St. Louis, Missouri, the two friends set out on their journey. Almost three years later, they rolled back into New York on their wheels, having, as they write, “put a girdle round the earth.” — read by V — Support us: Listen ad-free on Patreon Get Snoozecast merch like cozy sweatshirts and accessories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Covid and the Russian war in Ukraine have slowed economic development in East Asia and the Pacific. High global commodity prices are stressing countries heavily dependent on energy and food imports.  Recent heat waves and drought sweeping across the region are adding further economic pain. In China, coal consumption is climbing as hydropower resources dry up. And it's not the only major economy in the region heavily reliant on the dirtiest fossil fuel. Across Asia, hundreds of new coal plants and mines are being built. So how do the countries that are most vulnerable to climate change – and the biggest users of coal –  balance economic development and the energy transition? This week, Bill Loveless talks with Manuela Ferro, the Regional Vice President for East Asia and Pacific at the World Bank. Previously, Manuela served as Vice President of Operations Policy and Country Services, where she oversaw the Bank's crisis response to the coronavirus pandemic. She's an engineer and economist with a masters in engineering from University of Lisbon, and a Ph.D. in development economics from Stanford University. Bill talks with Manuela about the World Bank's recently released economic update on East Asia and the Pacific called Braving the Storm. They also discussed other developments – like the region's reliance on coal for energy security, and how the World Bank can help the transition to cleaner energy.