Shinkansen trains launch cars just for teleworking
The service is available only on weekdays — except during busy periods — and reservations are not required.
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New Covid-19 regulations send mixed signals on holiday curbs
The central government has asked regional administrations to urge the public to limit their “nonessential” mobility and tighten border restrictions.
Iraq says 617 stranded migrants evacuated from Belarus
Earlier in the month, the Iraqi Foreign Ministry announced the suspension of direct flights to Belarus to protect Iraqi migrants from human trafficking gangs.
China’s carbon emissions fall for first time since Covid lockdowns: Report
The world’s second biggest economy has vowed to peak emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060 — but authorities have struggled to wean the country off its…
CCTV: Tencent told to obtain Beijing’s okay for new apps
This latest move against embattled Tencent comes after nine of the group’s apps were found to have committed “violations” since the beginning of the year.
Jokowi’s EU fight
To reach a win-win solution, both sides need to make compromises, including on the nickel and palm oil issues.
Afghanistan’s humanitarian disaster is about to deepen
This situation was not a bolt from the blue but an extension of harmful politics. The tipping point was the 2020 Doha deal between the US and the Afghan Taliban.
Increased air pollution linked to more cases of one type of lung cancer globally: Study
The report on Oct 11 noted that air pollution, which also drives climate change, causes 13 deaths per minute worldwide.
Ministry, NGO join hands to divert children away from jails
The programme will give youths an opportunity to change their ways through continuing education, vocational training and life skills.
Metaverse frenzy grips tech industry
As one of the hottest tech buzzwords, metaverse promises a future in which the virtual world and the physical world are inextricably interconnected.