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By Gavin Maguire

LITTLETON, Colorado, March 27 (Reuters) - China's imports of thermal coal in the opening quarter of 2023 have soared to new highs as utilities and businesses restocked in anticipation of greater energy use following the easing of strict zero-COVID policies that curbed coal demand in 2022.

Total thermal coal imports through March soared 81% from the same period a year ago to 65.7 million tonnes, according to ship-tracking data from Kpler.

Coal ports along China's south and east coasts accounted for more than 45 million tonnes of the total imports, revealing sharp rises in demand along the country's main manufacturing corridors.

With China having been largely sidelined from coal markets in 2022 by repeated battles with COVID-19, the country's aggressive return to coal import markets so far in 2023 raises the prospect of a surge in coal-fired emissions from the world's largest goods manufacturer and exporter.

SOUTHERN SURGE

Ports feeding China's south coast saw the largest year-over-year increase in thermal coal imports.

Four key southern ports - Guangzhou, Qinzhou, Huizhou and Fangcheng - totalled more than 13.2 million tonnes of imports between them through March, up more than 90% from the same period in 2022.

The southern region as a whole saw imports jump to 19.5 million tonnes in the first quarter, up by more than 10 million tonnes from the same period a year ago and the highest since at least 2017, according to Kpler.

While China as a whole uses domestic coal production for over 90% of its coal needs, most of Southern China's coal-fired power plants rely overwhelmingly on imports.

Large distances from China's main coal mines in the north make seaborne imports from exporters like Indonesia more economical than domestic rail and truck freight for most southern power producers and coal-burning plants and factories.

The port of Guangzhou, which feeds power plants and factories throughout China's famed Pearl River Delta, saw coal imports fall by 34% in 2022 from 2021 as COVID-related movement restrictions snuffed out power consumption.

Imports into Guangzhou have climbed by 9.2% for the first quarter of 2023 from 2022's levels, indicating scope for further rises in coal imports into the hub should factory output continue to gather momentum.

The port of Qinzhou, in the Guangxi region, has seen thermal coal imports jump nearly threefold to 4.3 million tonnes in the first quarter of 2023 from the same period in 2022.

That makes puts the port - which handles materials into and out of the region's producers of textiles, fertilizer and engines - on track to be one of the largest coal entry points into China in 2023.

EASTERN PROMISE

The largest coal ports along China's east coast - spanning Fujian to Shandong provinces as well as the Shanghai municipal region - drew in a total of 25.8 million tonnes of coal in the first three months of 2023, compared to 15.4 million in the first quarter of 2022.

The region imported over 106 million tonnes in 2021, indicating a quarterly pace in excess of 25 million tonnes can be maintained if power needs dictate.

However, the eastern region is also home to some of China's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminals, so many power producers and large plants in the area have the means to use both coal and natural gas in their energy generation mix.

That said, much of the industries based along the east coast are oriented towards the production of low-value commodities such as metals, chemicals, plastics and textiles, which tend to be highly cost sensitive.

If global demand for those materials climbs over the course of 2023, then the producers of them may benefit from rising end-product prices that may give them scope to absorb rising energy prices tied to the use of natural gas.

But if global goods demand stalls, then many east coast industries may be forced to keep costs in check and may resort to favouring cheaper coal power over cleaner gas.

NORTHERN REBOUND

Of all regions, ports across northern China saw the steepest annual decline in coal imports in 2022 from 2021, mainly due to the ability of power producers in that area to access cheaper local coal in place of pricier imports.

However, coal imports into key northern ports so far in 2023 have climbed by 83% from the first quarter of 2022, iconwin to over 10 million tonnes and the highest for that time slot since at least 2017.

This suggests that utilities and heavy industry have opted to restock coal reserves from the international market in recent months in anticipation of a sustained recovery in demand from the area's producers of cars, pharmaceuticals and chemicals.

In combination, all of China's main economic hubs are on track to steer the country's thermal coal imports to new heights in 2023, reversing the slump seen in China's coal use in 2022.

The collective climb in coal use throughout China's main industrial hubs will also elevate coal-related emissions, which already scaled record highs in 2022 despite China's reduced involvement in coal markets last year.

The opinions expressed here are those of the author, a columnist for Reuters.

(Reporting By Gavin Maguire; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)

Jan 21 (Reuters) - Two-time defending champions Japan brushed aside Myanmar 5-0 in their opening game at the Women's Asian Cup in Pune on Friday while joint-favourites Australia thrashed Indonesia 18-0.

Chelsea striker Sam Kerr scored five times and Emily van Egmond hit four in Mumbai as Tony Gustavsson's side showed no mercy to an inexperienced Indonesia side marking the country's first qualification for the finals since 1989.

Kerr also became Australia's all-time leading scorer with her career 54th goal, breaking the previous record held by former men's international Tim Cahill.

Ellie Carpenter, Kyah Simon and Hayley Raso claimed braces while Caitlin Foord, Mary Fowler and Aivi Luik were also on the scoresheet as the 2018 runners-up made an uncompromising start to life in Group B.

The Matildas moved to the top of Group B on three points, with the Philippines in second spot on goal difference following their 1-0 victory over Thailand.

The Philippines, who had not beaten Thailand in 12 previous attempts, earned a late victory at Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium after Thai keeper Waraporn Boonsing spilled forward Chandler McDaniel's shot in the 81st minute.

Earlier, West Ham United midfielder Yui Hasegawa struck twice for Japan as Futoshi Ikeda's side made light work of Myanmar in their opening Group C match.

Riko Ueki put the champions in front when she nodded in Hasegawa's 22nd minute cross but it took until the second minute of the second half before Japan doubled their advantage.

Hasegawa was released behind the Myanmar defence by Ueki's deft touch to slot home while Hikaru Naomoto's curling free kick gave the Japanese a third five minutes later.

Yui Narumiya hit the fourth from the edge of the Myanmar penalty area and Hasegawa capped a fine display in stoppage time when she clipped the ball over goalkeeper May Zin New.

Japan, who beat Australia in the final in both 2014 and 2018, moved to the top of Group C on three points. South Korea defeated Vietnam 3-0 in the late evening contest and sit second on goal difference.

South Korea had the perfect start with captain Ji So-yun firing the opener from the edge of the box within four minutes and they soon had their lead doubled, thanks to an own goal from Vietnam defender Tran Thi Phuong Thao.

Ji completed her brace in the 81st minute, firing her penalty kick into the bottom left corner, iconwin after Vietnam defender Chuong Thi Kieu was penalised for a handball in the box.

The 2022 edition of the Women's Asian Cup has been expanded from eight to 12 nations and serves as Asia's qualifier for next year's Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Asia has been granted five automatic berths at the finals in addition to Australia's spot as co-hosts while two playoff spots are also available. (Reporting by Michael Church in Hong Kong and Manasi Pathak in Bengaluru, Editing by Christian Radnedge)

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JAKARTA, June 19 (Reuters) - Indonesia and Elon Musk's rocket company SpaceX on Monday launched the country's largest telecommunication satellite from the United States, in a $540 million project intended to link up remote corners of the archipelago to the internet.

Roughly two-thirds of Indonesia's 280 million population already use the internet, but connectivity is limited in far-flung, underdeveloped eastern islands of the Southeast Asian country.

"Satellite technology will accelerate internet access to villages in areas that cannot be reached by fiber optics in the next 10 years," Mahfud MD, iconwin senior Indonesian minister, said in a statement ahead of the launch.

The 4.5-tonne Satellite of the Republic of Indonesia (SATRIA-1) was built by Thales Alenia Space and deployed into orbit from Florida by SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, which then returned to an offshore site in a precision landing.

The satellite will occupy the orbital slot above Indonesia's eastern Papua region. It has a throughput capacity of 150 gigabytes per second and will provide internet access to 50,000 public service points, the Indonesian government said.

The project is a public-private partnership between the government and Indonesian satellite service provider PT Satelit Nusantara Tiga.

(Reporting by Dewi Kurniawati; Editing by Gayatri Suroyo, Kanupriya Kapoor)

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Women from all over the world have dazzled in elaborate gowns during the 'national costume' round of the 71st Miss Universe Competition. 

Almost 90 women took part in the competition at New Orleans Morial Convention Center in Louisiana, paying homage to their countries. 

Miss Great Britain, Noky Simbani wore an elegant white and gown with silver and sapphire diamante detailing and lavish velvet emerald cape with fur trim. The 26-year-old from Derbyshire also wore a small silver crown, which looked like it could have been referencing the late Queen Elizabeth II as she represented Great Britain to the world. 

Elsewhere,  Miss Paraguay, Lia Aymara Duarte Ashmore appeared on stage dressed in a luscious ruby cape and full lion's mask, the animal aligned with the nation, and Miss Italy, Virginia Stablum dressed in full Venetian regalia complete with a Venetian mask. 

Yes, Your Majesty! Miss Great Britain Noky Simbani looked regal on stage during the 71st Miss Universe Competition's national costume round. Noky, from Derbyshire paid homage to the late Queen Elizabeth II in an emerald velvet cape with fur trim and stunning silver crown

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Lady in pink! Miss Laos, Payengxa Lor stunned as she took the stage in an extravagant beaded headdress. Following with textures, Miss Laos' traditional pink dress, was full of pom poms, tassels and even more beads in all shades of pink

Now you see me! Miss Italy, Virginia Stablum took a progressive approach when she stepped out in full male Venetian regalia, complete with a Venetian mask 

In full bloom! Looking to the coast of her country Miss Bulgaria's Kristina Plamenova dressed as a sand lily, which are commonly found along parts of the Bulgarian coast line 

Waffley cute! Paying a rightful tribute to the humble stroopwafel, Miss Netherlands, Ona Moody fashioned it as a tutu. And if that wasn't enough she wore a teapot on her head to compliment  

Working the sass! Toshami Calvin, Miss Jamaica, put on a feisty display as she appeared on stage with stag sword and blowing horn. She was dressed in extravagant emerald green feathers and sequins 

Reclaiming identity! Miss El Salvador, Alexjandra Guajardo Sada appeared on stage dressed as a colón, which was the currency of El Salvador from 1892 until 2001, when it was replaced by the US dollar during the presidency of Francisco Flores

Warrior the water! Laksmi De Neefe Suardana, Miss Indonesia wore a stunning gold embellished leotard and incorporated many aspects into the rest of her outfit - On her shoulders and above her head she wore spectacular golden sea ship, with sails and her hand held a mighty spear 

Golden angel! Walking on stage in a stunning intricate golden sari, Miss India, Divita Rai also added a brilliant pair of shimmering golden angel wings

Fiery and feisty! Miss Colombia, Maria Fernanda Aristizabal (left) wore a magnificent firebird outfit, in shocking shades of yellow, orange and red. Miss Dominican Republic, Andreina Martinez (right) stepped out in a golden feathery creation, which could have been referencing the Dominican Republic's national bird - the palmchat 

And while there were some fiery explosions of colour, flames and wings, other women took a subtler approach to their gowns, iconwin opting for a more ethereal dialed back tone. 

Miss Iceland, Hrafnhildur Haraldsdottir, for example, walked on stage in a strapless white gown with a full skirt, detailing illustrations of her country. And Miss Costa Rica, Maria Fernanda Rodriguez Avila walked on stage as sultry, hummingbird in deep blues and greens.

 Miss Cayman Islands, Chloe Powery-Doxey and Miss Haiti, Mideline Phelizor both attempted to incorporate plants and earthly elements into their national dress. 

Elegant and etheral! Miss Iceland, Hrafnhildur Haraldsdottir wore a simple white strapless gown with a full skirt and train as she walked on stage. The train however detailed stunning illustrations of her country 

Mother nature! Miss Haiti, Mideline Phelizor walked on stage with her country. As she spread her arms she held out a wonderful green landscape picture of the country. She also wore a stunning headdress of ferns 

Ready for spring! Miss Costa Rica, Maria Fernanda Rodriguez Avila walked on stage as sultry, hummingbird in deep blues and greens. Her navy leotard, fish net tights and platform heels were all adorned in silver sequins.

At one with nature! Miss Belize, Ashley Lightburn (left) not only wore the jungle on her right shoulder, but also the moon on her left. Her leotard was fashioned with a leopards face that ran down into a half skirt. While Miss Cayman Islands, Chloe Powery-Doxey (right) also wore parts of the local horticulture but also paid homage to the islands extensive water activities by dressing in a sea blue leotard with sequins shimmering like the ocean

The European countries decided to add some sparkle and mystique into their gowns at Miss Universe. Miss Germany, Soraya Kohlmann walked on stage with a fake white cat, dressed as a seductive magician.

Miss Finland, Petra Hamalainen, on the other hand, donned a one shoulder floor length, deep green sequin gown, complete with black feather gloves up to her elbows. 

However, Miss France, Floriane Bascou went all out in the nation's colours, in an extravagant outfit that could slot right into Emily in Paris.  

Ornamental! Miss Guatemala, Ivana Batchelor chose an extravagant golden masterpiece for her gown. The intricate detailing featured birds, masks and stairways all in exquisite diamonds and jewels 

Stylish in sequins! Miss Germany, Soraya Kohlmann (left) walked on stage with a fake white cat, dressed in a sequin leotard with over the knee black boots and matching tailored jacket. Miss Finland, Petra Hamalainen (right)  donned a one shoulder floor length, deep green sequin gown, complete with black feather gloves up to her elbows

Emily in Miss Universe Competition! Miss France, Floriane Bascou stepped out in an extravagant feathery number, complete with the Eifel tower on her head 

Perfectly poised! Miss Canada, Amelia Tu put on a beautiful ballet display, when she entered the stage in her ruby red tutu and crown

Patriotic! Mouketey Lynette Monalisa Jellym Miss Cameroon, incorporated many elements of her nation into her outfit. She wore a basket on her back, highlighting that there is still work to be done to achieve equality for women in the country 

 Feathers were also popular at the event in New Orleans; Miss Nigeria, Hannah Iribhogbe walked on stage dressed as a white bird and holding red sculpture of a traditional face.

Miss Argentina, Barbara Cabrera also dressed in white features, with huge plumes coming out of her head dress, while Miss Kyrgyzstan, Altynai Botoyarova wore a floor length white gown for the competition, which was full of tulle ruffles and a delicate feather design from the bodice down to the skirt. 

Where some of the women wore white, a symbol of peace, other's used the competition to voice political concerns. 

Not only did Miss Paraguay, Lia Aymara Duarte Ashmore wear a lion's head for the competition but her outfit also featured the sign 'Paz Y Justicia', which is a Human Rights Non Governmental Organisation in Latin America. 

Miss Armenia, Kristina Ayanian walked on stage in a regal crimson cape and gown, adorned with jewels. She also held a matching shield and in her right hand held a sign saying 'Armenia for the right to live' referencing recent disputes in the country over ownership of land 

A mermaid's tale! Miss Brazil, Mia Mamede stepped on stage as a blue and purple mermaid. She also wore a pearl on her head and a shell cape that she could wear up or down

Waving the white flag! Miss Japan, Marybelen Sakamoto wore a long white dress with gold and silver shards around the skirt when she stepped out at the national costume round of the competition 

Hear me roar! Not only did Miss Paraguay, Lia Aymara Duarte Ashmore wear a lion's head for the competition but her outfit also featured the sign 'Paz Y Justicia', which is a Human Rights Non Governmental Organisation in Latin America

Traditional! Miss Korea, Hannah Kim wore a traditional hanbok dress, in an array of peach, pink, red and lavender shades. The bodice was a silky burnt orange

Sparkles galore! Miss Nicaragua, Norma Huembes wore a purple jump suit covered from head-to-toe in sequins and beads. Her elaborate cape and train was in the same style and her headdress featured Nicaragua's national flower the sacuanjoche

Full of feathers! Miss Nigeria, Hannah Iribhogbe (left) walked on stage dressed as a white bird and holding red sculpture of a traditional face. Miss Argentina, Barbara Cabrera (right) also dressed in white features, with huge plumes coming out of her head dress

Looking all white! Miss Kyrgyzstan, Altynai Botoyarova wore a floor length white gown for the competition, which was full of tulle ruffles and a delicate feather design from the bodice down to the skirt 

Fighting for rights! Miss Armenia, Kristina Ayanian walked on stage in a regal crimson cape and gown, adorned with jewels. She also held a matching shield and in her right hand held a sign saying 'Armenia for the right to live' referencing recent disputes in the country over ownership of land

Going all out! Miss Ghana, Engracia Mofuman wore a golden gown, with a jeweled bodice and on the skirt illustrations of the people of Ghana

A Greek goddess! Surprisingly it isn't the large peacock on Miss Greece, Korina Emmanouilidou's shoulder that you first notice when you see her outfit. But her bodice appears to be a light with flames or power 

A display of colour! Miss Aruba, Kiara Arends (left) wore a huge golden sun hat. She opted for a skimpy bikini top decorated with star fish and a bright neon ruffled skirt. Miss Mexico, Irma Cristina Miranda Valenzuela (right) while wearing a mainly black dress coat and sombrero spiced her outfit with many colourful roses embroidered on the back of her dress on the rim of the hat

Precious in pastels: Miss Australia, Monique Riley walked out in a strapless floor length chiffon gown, in an array of cute pastel shades - including blue, green, pink and yellow

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