Asia-Pacific
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China: World-class status eyed for more universities
China has added seven universities to a list of those it aims to elevate to world-class status, taki...
February 27, 2022
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Singapore: Air taxi services in Sentosa by 2024
Air taxi pioneers Volocopter and Skyports are set to co-launch commercial air taxi services in Singa...
February 27, 2022
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Cambodia: Overseas workers sending home nearly $3 bil. to families each year
As of Dec. 31, Cambodia’s government has provided overseas employment opportunities to more than 1,3...
February 27, 2022
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Japan worried about Russian invasion causing East Asian security concerns over China
The possible impact on East Asia’s security environment stemming from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine i...
February 26, 2022
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Bangladesh: Rubber production grows on local demand
Rubber production is growing in Bangladesh, buoyed by increased domestic use and surging exports, pa...
February 25, 2022
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Vietnam: Nation named among top destinations for digital nomads by Canadian magazine
Vietnam has been listed in the world’s top 10 destinations for digital nomads by Canadian magazine T...
February 25, 2022
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China alarmed over U.S. move to regulate export of advanced tech
The United States and its allies, including Japan, are considering the creation of a multilateral fr...
February 25, 2022
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China: Costume dramas becoming more popular overseas
Have Chinese audiences on average spent more time watching entertainment content online in this unco...
February 23, 2022
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Thailand: Animal attractions run out of money
Thailand’s elephant and tiger attractions have run out of money and options, says operators, who ple...
February 23, 2022
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Philippine: WWF report should serve as wake-up call for country
A new report commissioned by the World Wildlife Fund contains grim findings: Plastic, which constitu...
February 23, 2022
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South Korea: After being called feminists, women faced online harassment
The death of livestreamer Jammi, whose real name is Cho Jang-mi, made headlines earlier this month i...
February 20, 2022
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Singapore: Stations to help people with dementia find way home
Retired chemical plant superintendent Anjang Rosli, who suffers from young-onset dementia, sometimes...
February 20, 2022
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China’s digital currency push faces uphill battle
BEIJING — At Beijing Winter Games venues, China’s digital currency has been designated as an officia...
February 20, 2022
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Bangladesh: Rainwater-harvesting hospital wins U.K. award
The royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced the Friendship Hospital project — de...
February 18, 2022
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South Korea: Samsung, Hyundai have almost zero marketing presence at Beijing Olympics
For major South Korean companies like Samsung and Hyundai, the Olympics have been, for many years, ...
February 18, 2022
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