Morality in the age of social media
The writer says we must scrutinise the role of social media in our lives, and be mindful of how we utilise it for positive changes.
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China’s Gen Z moves metaverse to the fore
The Metaverse is now used to describe a proposed immersive version of the internet accessed via virtual reality headsets, augmented reality glasses, phone apps or other devices.
Digitally produced ‘yosegaki’ group message cards growing popular amid pandemic
With the Covid-19 crisis having made it difficult for people to hold in-person farewell parties in large groups, online versions of farewell messages have come into the spotlight.
China’s ‘cooling-off’ period credited for drop in divorces
The number of divorces registered in 2021, about 2.14 million pairs, dropped by around 43 percent from the previous year in China.
Dhaka a ‘hotbed’ of enforced disappearances: Report
Most of the victims of enforced disappearance were politicians and businesspeople, the researchers found. Seven percent were Islamic preachers.
Security alert issued in South Korea against North Korea threat, Russia-Ukraine cyberwar
Under the raised warning, the South Korean military will shore up cybersecurity readiness and defenses against potential cyberattacks.
Japan to launch AI translation system for foreign job seekers
The Health, Labour and Welfare Ministry hopes to make conditions such as the actual work, pay, and lunch hours and breaks easier to understand, avoiding trouble for workers after…
Hiring outlook in S’pore most favourable in almost 11 years: Survey
Of the 11 sectors included in the survey, companies in the IT, technology, telecommunications, communications and media sector reported the strongest employment outlook at 38 per…
Hybe, FNC to kick off series of US auditions in April
Anyone who dreams of being a next-generation global artist born between 2003 and 2011 can apply for the auditions until April 4, regardless of gender.
ST CloseUp: The rise of pro-China Singaporeans and what it means for Singapore
Singaporeans are the only ones to view China more positively than the US, according to Pew survey findings.