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UK and Japan agree defence deal as Johnson warns of ‘autocratic powers’ threat

The UK and Japan have agreed a defence deal that will allow their national forces to “work more closely together”, according to Boris Johnson. The Prime Minister, speaking in Downing Street alongside his Japanese counterpart, Fumio Kishida, said he ...

05 May 2022 at 13:55

City

BA owner IAG does not predict Ukraine hit in its outlook

British Airways owner IAG is not forecasting a material impact from what it called “recent geopolitical developments”, as Ukrainian airspace was closed during Russia’s attack on the country. Without identifying it by name, the airline said that it ...

25 Feb 2022 at 09:25

World

Lunar New Year: Celebrations for Year of the Tiger are muted but bring hope

People across Asia are preparing for muted Lunar New Year celebrations amid concerns over coronavirus and the virulent Omicron variant. But increasing vaccination rates have raised hopes that the Year of the Tiger might bring life back closer to ...

31 Jan 2022 at 13:25

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Generosity of people in Co Donegal praised by Trocaire chief

The vital support and solidarity of donors, especially the people of Co Donegal has been praised by Trόcaire’s chief executive, Caoimhe de Barra. Trόcaire, the overseas development agency, supported 1.8 million people in 24 countries around the ...

15 Jul 2022 at 08:33

Biden launches Indo-Pacific trade deal and warns over inflation

World

Joe Biden to outline countries joining new Asia trade pact

President Joe Biden has launched a new trade deal with 12 Indo-Pacific nations aimed at strengthening their economies as he warned Americans worried about high inflation that it was “going to be a haul” before they feel relief. The president ...

23 May 2022 at 10:17

Cleverly: UK cannot hang on to ‘comfort blanket’ of traditional allies

The UK must look beyond its traditional allies and forge new partnerships with a crop of increasingly influential countries across Latin America, Asia and Africa, James Cleverly has said. In his first major speech as Foreign Secretary, he ...

12 Dec 2022 at 12:49

Local News

Donegal County Council looks to the East

Donegal County Council has joined the Asia Matters network in a bid to widen its sphere of influence and possibly attract potential investors to the county. Asia Matters is focused on building dynamic business links and informed ...

13 Jun 2023 at 12:33

Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in 25 years kills nine and leaves dozens trapped

World

Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in 25 years kills at least four

Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in a quarter of a century has rocked the island during the morning rush hour, damaging buildings and major roads, and leaving nine people dead. The quake, which also injured hundreds, was centred ...

03 Apr 2024 at 16:15

Music

Festival demands damages from The 1975 over Healy’s ‘indecent stage behaviour’

A Malaysian festival has demanded damages from The 1975 over allegations that frontman Matty Healy’s “abusive language, equipment damage and indecent stage behaviour” caused the event to be cancelled. At the Good Vibes ...

07 Aug 2023 at 15:40

City

HSBC announces overhaul with bank split into East and West

HSBC has unveiled an overhaul of its global structure as new boss Georges Elhedery seeks to reduce costs and focus on the bank’s strongest divisions. The bank said it is simplifying operations by splitting into four ...

22 Oct 2024 at 12:21

Business

Visit to Shannon Free Zone ‘led to China’s growth’

Shannon Free Zone had a role to play in the economic growth of China, according to the organisers of a major conference taking place in Limerick later this month. Asia Matters, an Irish-led think-tank tasked with ...

10 Feb 2024 at 11:33

Movies

Asia Argento and Roger Daltrey to serve on jury for film festival with AI prize

Actresses Asia Argento and Sadie Frost as well as The Who star Roger Daltrey are among the jury for a new London film festival that will have a prize for artificial intelligence (AI). Cine International Film ...

12 Dec 2024 at 13:43

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