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Europe drives LNG import growth as Asia stumbles on higher price

Global imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) ticked higher in the first half of 2025 as stronger European demand pulled cargoes away from Asia. Total imports of the super-chilled fuel were 208.62 million metric tons in the first six months of this year, …

Strong start for Solomons women’s 3×3 b’ball at Pacific Mini Games

The Solomon Islands Women’s 3×3 Basketball team has made a flying start to their Pacific Mini Games campaign, recording back-to-back victories as Conference Two action tipped off on Tuesday, July 1 In their opening match, the women overcame a slow start to …

From Asian Paints, JSW Energy, Ceigall India to Lupin – Here are 10 stocks to watch

The global markets are trading on a mixed note, indicating that the domestic markets would open on a muted note. If you’re unsure which stock to focus on in Wednesday’s trade. Here are updates on all the stocks making headlines. You can check these stocks …

Pacific news in brief for 2 July

Sitiveni Rabuka met with Sam Mostyn, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia. Photo: Fiji Government Facebook Fiji/Australia - visit Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is leading a delegation on a high-level visit to Australia this week. …

‘Quad unites, sends China a message’: Rubio meets Indo-Pacific allies amid strained bilateral ties

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted his Australian, Indian and Japanese counterparts on Tuesday, seeking to boost efforts to counter China even as trade and other bilateral disagreements introduce friction into the relationships. The four countries, …

NATO’s 5% pledge and the quiet drift from the Indo-Pacific

NATO leaders pledged to raise defence spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, with 3.5 % dedicated to core military capabilities, at last week’s summit in The Hague. This dramatic increase, framed as a clear response to Russia’s aggression and China’s growing …

Japan leads Asian stocks lower on tariff angst

Asian shares edged lower at the open after President Donald Trump said he won’t delay the July 9 deadline for imposing higher levies on trading partners. A regional stocks gauge fell 0.2%. Japanese stocks declined 1% after Trump threatened to hike tariffs …

ASIA PACIFIC: New Shanghai office for Uni-Fuels

Y Media Foreign Policy Report: Quad ministerial meeting very productive, will strengthen Indo-Pacific stability: EAM ...

Washington, July 2 – External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the Quad ministerial meeting on Tuesday was very productive and will strengthen stability in the Indo-Pacific region. After the meeting, he posted on X that they “discussed how to make …

Reinvigorating the RCEP for a stable and prosperous Asia-Pacific

want to talk about something crucial for the future of our region: the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, or RCEP. Signed in 2020 and entering into force in 2022, the RCEP is the world's largest free trade agreement. It encompasses 15 …

Track 1.5 and 2.0 Dialogues way forward to South Asia’s Prosperity: Experts

South Asia is a vibrant yet volatile region, where historical ties and modern rivalries collide—amplified by global power plays, said Pradeep S. Mehta, Secretary General, CUTS International in his opening remarks. Moderating a session titled Perpetual …

Cabo Corrientes Spared as Hurricane Flossie Warning Lifted, But Pacific Coast Still at Risk

Cabo Corrientes no longer under tropical storm watch as Hurricane Flossie nears Mexico’s Pacific coast, with dangerous winds and heavy rains threatening Michoacán, Colima, and Jalisco. The tropical storm watch for Cabo Corrientes was officially canceled …

New tech boosts Asia-Pacific’s single-cell RNA sequencing capability

Credit: Nadya Tkach/Getty Images A high-tech upgrade is allowing scientists to peer into the genetics of millions of individual cells, while achieving significant reductions in cost compared to traditional approaches. The South Australian Genomics …

U.S. holding immigrant detainees from Asia, Africa, Europe at Guantanamo

The Trump administration recently transferred immigration detainees from countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Caribbean to detention facilities at the Guantanamo Bay naval base in Cuba, dramatically expanding the nationalities of those held there, …

Share your ink in Stars and Stripes’ 2025 Pacific Tattoo magazine!

Stars and Stripes wants to feature your tattoos and the stories behind them in our next Pacific Tattoo magazine! If you are a servicemember, DOD civilian or family member, send a photo(s) of your most meaningful/favorite tattoo(s) and tell us in up to …

Pan-Asian funds reshaping SE Asia’s private equity landscape: GreenBear

Asian Century: I Love You, Live On

BEIJING, July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — “Humanitarianism knows no borders.” On March 28, a 7.9-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, causing widespread casualties and property damage across multiple regions. In the immediate aftermath, China’s Yunnan …

Venues gear up for Asian Youth Games

BAHRAIN continues to step up its nation-wide preparations for the highly anticipated third Asian Youth Games, set to be hosted by the kingdom from October 22 to 31. The mega multi-sport event will be held under the royal patronage of His Majesty King Hamad …

Emirates NBD eyes RBL Bank stake for India, Asia play

MUMBAI: Emirates NBD Bank PJSC, owned by the Dubai government, is exploring the acquisition of a significant minority stake in RBL Bank as it looks to expand its footprint in Asia, said people aware of the matter. The investment in the form of a …

Vibe Adventures Enhances Travel Booking with Personalized Vacation Packaging Tool

Vibe Adventures launches a vacation packaging tool, enabling travelers to easily customize and book trips worldwide with flights, accommodations, and more. MEXICO CITY, MEXICO, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vibe Adventures, an online travel …

Retirement Tax Consultants Launches In-Depth Roth Conversion Analysis to Help Retirees Avoid Unnecessary Taxes

Get an In-Depth Roth Analysis at a 30% Discount Through July 2025 MCKINNEY, TX, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For individuals considering whether to convert their traditional IRAs, 401(k)s, or other tax-qualified retirement …

Football Is For The Fans Drops 5 Explosive Tribute Anthems to Honor New York Cosmos Legends — Sparking a Global Revival

Five bold new anthems reignite the New York Cosmos™ legacy, uniting global fans behind a football movement that refuses to be silenced. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Football Is For The Fans, the fan-led …

Bekah’s Watermelon Run Walk Roll Expands Nationwide in Her Memory

Bekah’s memory lives on through this 5K raising funds for kids with heart defects—join in-person or virtually this September. LITTLETON, CO, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On what would have been another joyful year of …

Animal Wellness Action Urges Americans to Protect Pets and Wildlife from the Stress and Harm of Fireworks

WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Independence Day approaches, Animal Wellness Action is calling on Americans to recognize the risks fireworks pose to companion animals and wildlife—and to take simple but …

Free Off-Road Safety Tips to Encourage Fun, Responsible Recreation on Public Lands

Videos, web banners, guides available to address ATV, dirt bike, side-by-side safety IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As off-highway vehicle enthusiasts across the country begin their riding season in earnest, the …

50th Annual Lions Super Pull of the South Truck & Tractor Pull: Chapel Hill, TN July 18–19, 2025

Celebrate 50 years of horsepower and heritage at the Lions Super Pull of the South, July 18–19 in Chapel Hill, TN. Two nights of elite pulling action! CHAPEL HILL, TN, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Chapel Hill Lions Club …

TSS Pickleball Named Official Court Supplier for Pickleball Ontario Through 2026

OAKVILLE, ONTARIO, CANADA, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TSS Pickleball, a division of Total Sport Solutions Inc., is proud to announce its new role as the Official Court Supplier of Pickleball Ontario. The multi-year partnership will see …

InspireMe.Fund: The Fast-Growing Crowdfunding Platform That Gets Results

From Olympic skiers to Paralympic hopefuls, families, and first responders—people across the U.S. and Canada are turning to InspireMe.Fund to fuel their goals. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- InspireMe.Fund: The Fast- …

International Arena Polo Competition Comes to Virginia

FIP Arena World Polo Championship, Hosted in Charlottesville, Will Bring Teams from Across the Globe for Intense Competition CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For the first time in its history, the Federation …

Rebirth of the NASL™: New York Cosmos™ and American Soccer Tour to Storm the UK with Soccer Bowl™ Next Summer

NASL™ Reawakens: New York Cosmos™ Headline American Soccer Tour Bringing Soccer Bowl™ Spectacle to the UK NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The once-mighty NASL™, the original North American Soccer League that …

INNOCN Sets the Stage for Prime Day with Game-Changing Display Tech Tease

Smart display savings are on the horizon—Prime Day pricing across selected INNOCN models to be revealed soon. SHENZHEN, GUANGDONG, CHINA, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- INNOCN, a rising disruptor in the display space, is turning heads once …

Lingopal Unveils Real-Time AI Translation at InfoComm in Orlando and StreamTV in Denver

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lingopal, the AI company redefining multilingual communication, showcased its groundbreaking real-time speech-to-speech translation platform this June at InfoComm in Orlando and the StreamTV …

Kids Bicycle Market Expected to Hit $12.1 Billion by 2032, Registering at a 5.3% CAGR From 2022-2032

Kids bicycle market size was valued at $7.3 billion in 2022, and is projected to reach $12.1 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2023 to 2032. WILMINGTON, NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to …

Private Communities Registry (PCR) Announces Top 10 Golf Communities of 2025

Based on user interest, PCR’s 2025 list spotlights golf communities with top-tier homes, courses, and resort-style amenities. VERO BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Private Communities Registry (PCR), the trusted …

Sports Turf is Back at Auburn High School for Legacy Projects

Leading athletic construction company to complete renovations for three Tigers’ athletic facilities AUBURN, AL, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sports Turf Company, a specialty sports construction and surfacing company, is …

Sports Tourism Market Demand will reach a value of US$ 1,803,704.0 million by 2030 at a CAGR of 16.1%

By type, the domestic segment is the highest contributor to the market and is estimated to reach $987,090.7 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 16.1% WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global sports tourism market …

Fitness Equipment Market 2025 : USD 18.4 Billion Revenue by 2033, Driven by the Evolution Intelligent Fitness Equipment

By end user, the health clubs/gyms segment is expected to gain fitness equipment market share in the upcoming years. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Fitness …

El reconocido pastelero Amaury Guichon aporta su arte al Programa de Hospitality Oficial del Mundial de Clube FIFA 2025™

Una obra exclusiva de chocolate se presentará en la final en Nueva York, Nueva Jersey NEW JERSEY, NY, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BEYOND Hospitality anuncia una colaboración con el mundialmente reconocido chef, “The …

ArtMattan Films Announces Special Engagements for Rolf de Heer's 'The Survival of Kindness' at Laemmle Cinemas

"The Survival of Kindness", a strikingly visual allegory of race and resilience, will open at multiple Laemmle Theaters across the Los Angeles area LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ArtMattan Films is …