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Thursday briefing: How the colonial legacy has created a toxic beauty industry

In today’s newsletter: Doctors are sounding the alarm over a surge in cancers and irreversible skin damage linked to bleaching creams, as colourism continues to shape beauty ideals from Africa to Asia

The Guardian - UK

London museum tells forgotten story of African and Indian troops in second world war

National Army Museum’s Beyond Burma exhibition examines stories of soldiers from Britain’s colonies

The Guardian - UK

Postwar Japan at 80: 10 factors that changed the nation forever

This year marks 80 years since Japan’s catastrophic defeat in the Asia-Pacific War. In 1945, the country lay in ruins. Millions had died in battle or in the devastating Allied bombings of Tokyo, Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and other cities. Across Asia and the Pacific, Japan’s bid to create a Greater East…

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Metaplanet Reports Earnings, Holds 18,113 BTC As Largest Bitcoin Treasury Company In Asia

Metaplanet Inc. (OTC:MTPLF) on Wednesday disclosed in its Q2 2025 financial report that it holds 18,113 BTC, positioning the company as the fourth-largest corporate Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) holder worldwide and the largest in Asia.

Benzinga

Tighter US border rules are putting European visitors off, says Tui

Holiday company boss says tourists are opting instead for destinations such as Canada, Africa and Asia

The Guardian - UK

European shares forge ahead after record highs on Wall Street

Increased hopes for a US rate cut propel markets to fresh highs

Euronews

Get rich quick: Vietnam wants to become Asia's next 'tiger economy' - here's how

Vietnam wants to follow in the footsteps of Taiwan and South Korea, but focusing on one single industry is no longer viable to build a strong and resilient economy.

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TV tonight: invaluable VJ Day accounts by surviving veterans

A moving film marks 80 years since the war in east Asia ended. Plus: more coach fun with Rob Brydon on Destination X. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

Asian shares charge higher after US stocks rally to records on hopes for interest rate cuts

Shares have advanced in Asia after the U.S. stock market rallied to records when data showed inflation across the United States improved slightly last month

The Independent UK

Vietnam wants to be the next Asian tiger and it’s overhauling its economy to make it happen.

Vietnam is launching its biggest economic overhaul in a generation, aiming to become Asia’s next “tiger economy.”

The Independent UK

Soft US Inflation Boosts Asia Markets

Japan's Nikkei hit a second record high in as many days Wednesday, as hopes of US interest rate cuts following soft inflation data cheered equity investors across Asia.

International Business Times

With new weapons, cash and battleground experience from Ukraine, North Korea has become much more formidable

The war between Russia and Ukraine is taking place in Europe, but its security implications are increasingly being felt in Asia, too.

The Conversation

Half of trucks produced at Scania’s €2bn production site in China will be exported

Scania’s new Chinese production facility will open in October in a bid to reduce costs in the Asian market and stay ‘close to rivals’.

Euronews

Most Markets Rise As China-US Truce Extended, Inflation In Focus

Asian markets mostly rose Tuesday, with Tokyo hitting a record, as investors welcomed the extension of a China-US tariff truce but looked ahead apprehensively to the release of key US inflation data later in the day.

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The Independent UK

Asian shares advance on relief that Trump is delaying higher China tariffs

Asian shares are mostly higher after President Donald Trump delayed raising tariffs on China for another 90 days

Fortune

Asia’s quiet tokenization revolution shows how the blockchain becomes ‘real’

Financial innovators are tokenizing real-world assets like artwork, real estate—and, if two small Asia-based startups have their way, clean energy.

The Guardian - US

‘They have 24 months to milk the hell out of it’: will Son signing open up Asia for MLS?

The South Korean superstar is one of the most beloved players on his home continent, giving MLS a valuable chance to raise its profile

The Independent UK

Asian shares advance ahead of Trump's deadline for imposing higher tariffs on Chinese goods

Shares are higher in Asia a day ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's deadline for imposing higher tariffs on goods imported from China

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9 Personal Care Items Pulled From Shelves Overseas But Not in the U.S.

Have you ever wondered why some personal care items are pulled from shelves in Europe or Asia—but still casually stocked here in the U.S.? The difference often comes down to regulation and consumer safety standards. While your local store carries a familiar product, it might contain ingredients that other countries…

Caixin Global

Commentary: Trump’s Flood of Tariffs Will Create a Tsunami in Asia’s Supply Chains

Chinese companies now need to double down on Asia, both as a market and a production base

The Guardian - AU

Eight bat researchers mostly from Asia and Africa refused entry into Australia to attend global scientific event

Organisers say move will damage nation’s scientific standing as government refuses to comment on why group of scientists were refused entry

The Guardian - UK

Asian hornet’s unique buzz may hold secret to containing invasive species

Researchers say distinct frequency is ‘great news’ as it will allow their nests to be located with greater ease

The Guardian - UK

The elephant whisperer: one Thai woman’s lifelong quest to protect a rescued herd

Lek Chailert devoted her life to rescuing abused elephants. Now caring for 120 of them, she fears for their future in Asia

The Independent UK

Asian shares are mostly lower, while Tokyo's Nikkei jumps 2%

Asian shares are mostly lower while Tokyo's benchmark jumped more than 2% after Japanese officials said they had resolved questions over the tariff that will apply to exports to the U.S. The new tariffs on Japanese goods that took effect Thursday did not match an agreement between Washington and Tokyo

International Business Times

Tokyo Soars On Trade Deal Relief As Asian Markets Limp Into Weekend

Japanese stocks rallied Friday on a mixed day for Asian markets, fuelled by relief that Tokyo and Washington had settled a tariff issue that raised concerns about their trade deal.

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