Post-Covid new normal ‘to bring more prosperity for Hong Kong’: Carrie Lam
The HKSAR government expects some US$30 billion in public-sector investment over the next 15 to 20 years.
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Indonesia’s spirit doll craze: Just a trend, or something else?
While definitions vary, spirit dolls are said to embody a spirit or supernatural power, or a vessel that channels them.
Indonesia and space diplomacy: Challenges ahead
Space diplomacy is necessary to maintain peace in outer space so that all countries could benefit from outer space activities.
Taiwan mulls lifting ban on Japanese food imports
The ban on food imports was introduced in response to the triple meltdown at the nuclear plant in Fukushima Prefecture.
Human traffickers use social media to lure job seekers to Cambodia
After arriving in Cambodia, these jobs turn out to be fictitious. Instead, they are forced to repay their debts, often through sex work.
LG’s virtual human to make debut as singer
Singer-song writer Yoon Jong-shin will oversee the overall project from writing songs to vocal training for the virtual human ambassador.
Threat from Malaysians in far-flung radicalisation camps
Some of these camps have been described as the “most dangerous camps in the world” with a huge presence of ISIS elements and regular killings
‘Squid Game’ actor Oh Young-soo wins Golden Globe
Oh Young-soo played player No.1 in Netflix’s South Korean megahit “Squid Game,” directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk
Life In Food With Violet Oon: Perfect pineapple tarts for Chinese New Year
This recipe for pineapple tarts first appeared in 1977 in the series of Peranakan recipes commissioned by Her World magazine.
China, Maldives vow to push for stronger development of ties
The two sides also exchanged views on strengthening coordination on international affairs.