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Conservation efforts help revitalise China’s Yangtze river

With 10-year fishing ban underway, fish stocks are starting to recover.

  • Published: August 28, 202410:20 am
  • Author Liu Kun and Hou Liqiang
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12 yo football prodigy dreams of playing for Cambodia

Wisdom Chukwuebuka Onyekachi, a young Nigerian footballer who was born in Cambodia, is currently a fourth grade student at Luxury International School in Phnom Penh. Football has…

  • Published: August 28, 202410:15 am
  • Author Pan Simala and Josh Sayle
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Unlocking Laos’ tea potential: balancing growth with fair returns for farmers

Tea farmers and labourers in Phousan, Xieng Khuang province, northern Laos, work tirelessly to pick tea leaves from the village’s wooded slopes. The daily schedule continues…

  • Published: August 27, 20241:22 pm
  • Author Vientiane Times
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Tigers major threat to rhino calves in Nepal community forest

A video that went viral on social media recently shows a tiger chasing a rhino calf as the latter’s mother tries its best to protect the baby. The incident happened in Kumaroj…

  • Published: August 26, 20241:28 pm
  • Author Ramesh Kumar Paudel
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High number of North Korean elite defections to the South could mark second exodus: Analysts

While no specific figures for previous elite defections to the South were given, an unnamed official told local media that the rise in such escapes was likely triggered by the…

  • Published: August 26, 20248:35 am
  • Author Wendy Teo
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Orangutan conservation in Sabah, Malaysia starting to bear fruit

The success of the efforts has facilitated the planting of thousands of trees and the rehabilitation of 5,400ha, part of a broader initiative targeting 11,612 hectares of degraded…

  • Published: August 23, 202410:30 am
  • Author Durie Rainer Fong
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What is Hainanese curry rice, and where can I find it?

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said the dish reflects Singapore’s unique society, where various races have their own vibrant culture, yet are inclusive and united.

  • Published: August 23, 202410:25 am
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Thinking of getting a tattoo in pre-colonial Philippine script? Here’s how to get it right

While each symbol in Baybayin represents a syllable, the script can resonate deeply with those who choose it for their body art.

  • Published: August 22, 202410:10 am
  • Author Lala Singian
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Well of Life project brings gift of water to Cambodia’s most vulnerable

In the wake of Cambodia’s tumultuous history, two men – Darin Wyman and James Purthree – accompanied by their two dogs, Bully and Toto, dedicated themselves to bringing…

  • Published: August 22, 20249:46 am
  • Author Shaun Duff
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‘Ojirap,’ navigating the fine line between care and intrusion

Often viewed as meddling in another's business, the caring spirit behind 'ojirap' shows concern and a desire to help.

  • Published: August 21, 20241:30 pm
  • Author Shin Ji-hye

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