From Facebook intern to TikTok CEO: Who is Singaporean Chew Shou Zi?
Born and bred in Singapore, he is fluent in English and Chinese. His father reportedly worked in construction and his mother in bookkeeping.
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HK maintains fourth place in Global Financial Centres Index
Hong Kong will continue to consolidate its status as an international financial center and give full play to connecting markets, a spokesperson said.
Japan Space Firm’s Lunar lander enters orbit around moon
With touchdown scheduled for the end of April, the space company’s lander would become the world’s first private sector lunar module to land on the moon.
Cherry blossoms bloom in Beijing Yuyuantan Park
The Park will hold a Cherry Blossom Cultural Event and a pring Flower Exhibition from March 18 to mid-May.
Chinese nationals bought nearly half of condo units sold to foreigners in 2022
The Chinese were followed by Russians and US citizens.
New Thai carrier Really Cool Airlines to announce routes by June and launch by year end
The carrier will focus on international flights and help Thailand's aviation industry recover.
‘Thai Hot Guy’ event in KL cancelled after police warning
After Thai K-pop singer Lisa and her Blackpink bandmates, a group of Thai hunks are the latest performers to draw flak from local politicians.
‘Winnie the Pooh’ horror film cancelled in Hong Kong
The screening was cancelled after cinemas in the city declined to show it, the movie's distributor said.
Seoul city to build new marina, floating swimming pools
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon said the swimming complex is inspired by the Harbor Bath, an open-air floating public swimming pool in Danish capital, Copenhagen.
Three Thai police charged with kidnapping Chinese man in botched scam
The four suspects allegedly demanded a ransom of over 2 million baht in cryptocurrency in return for releasing the Chinese man.