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Has Singapore’s thrift store scene lost its way?

Thrift stores in the country have come under scrutiny in recent months after several were accused of masquerading new clothes from fast fashion sources as second-hand ones.

  • Published: September 18, 20249:20 am
  • Author Christie Chiu
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Car accidents shattered Korean artist’s vision – but sparked a new artistic journey

Despite two car accidents leaving her with disabilities, artist Kang Joo-hye inspires resilience and kindness.

  • Published: September 18, 20249:15 am
  • Author Song Seung-hyun
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Learning from the top of the world

About 4,000 meters above sea level, in the highland area of Nyingchi, Southwest China's Xizang autonomous region, lies a vibrant primary school.

  • Published: September 17, 20249:05 am
  • Author China Daily
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Insight: How Hasina’s flight was kept off radar

Indian Foreign Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told the Rajya Sabha on August 6 that Hasina had sought approval to come to India on a ""short notice."" According to the flight…

  • Published: September 16, 202410:20 am
  • Author Zyma Islam and Partha Pratim Bhattacharjee
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Ornithologists confirm first whiskered tern breeding in Nepal

The bird was spotted nesting at Jagadishpur Lake Bird Reserve in Kapilvastu, where it has hatched chicks.

  • Published: September 16, 202410:15 am
  • Author Manoj Paudel
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7 Filipino illustrators who have mastered the art of visual world building

While illustration borrows elements from fine arts, its versatility across media, industries, and genres makes it a perfect medium for world-building.

  • Published: September 13, 202412:59 pm
  • Author Madeleine O. Teh
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Brunei school blends academic strength, physical agility for holistic learning

A recent initiative at Belait Arabic School (SAB) highlighted how an inventive blend of academic strength and physical agility can create a holistic learning environment, engaging…

  • Published: September 13, 20249:40 am
  • Author Daniel Lim
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Workplace communication: To emoji or not to emoji?

For some, these symbols are efficient tools for communicating in the workplace, while for others, they seem unprofessional.

  • Published: September 12, 20249:20 am
  • Author No Kyung-min
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The polka dot fantasy world of Yayoi Kusama

Kusama obsessively channeled the visual and auditory hallucinations which had troubled her since childhood into sculptures and paintings covered in net and polka dot patterns.

  • Published: September 11, 202410:20 am
  • Author Mutsumi Morita
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K-pop music awards: Who truly benefits?

K-pop idols have been falling ill under overwhelming pressure from music awards.

  • Published: September 11, 202410:15 am
  • Author Kim Jae-heun

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