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‘Korea’s 5G leadership to continue with 6G’

However, domestic consumers disapprove of local giants' plans to invest in 6G developments, while users here are still unsatisfied with the quality of 5G services.

  • Published: September 12, 20232:04 pm
  • Author Jie Ye-eun
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Self-made tech millionaire’s unique story

Billionaire Gan has a keen eye on Malaysia’s startup landscape and sees the country strategically positioned at the heart of Asia.

  • Published: September 11, 20233:00 pm
  • Author Daljit Dhesi
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Unlocking golden opportunities with foreign jewellers

Local goldsmiths say that industry players have been eagerly waiting to hire foreign experts, and the partial approval announced by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is indeed timely.

  • Published: September 6, 20236:11 am
  • Author Imran Hilmy
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Inside barracks: Military life still a scarring experience for many

Ostracism and bullying are pervasive issues in the military, with more severe consequences for enlisted soldiers due to isolation and the insular military environment, according…

  • Published: September 5, 202310:00 am
  • Author Ji Da-gyum
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Making sense of ‘sky-high’ power bills

Very simply, the electricity tariff has increased sharply due to the last government’s failure to adequately manage the financial crisis.

  • Published: September 4, 20233:38 pm
  • Author Zain Siddiqui
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Should state institutions be subject to public criticism?

Institutions must keep their eyes and ears open to any and all public criticism and develop their own checks to determine which criticism warrants consideration.

  • Published: August 31, 202310:07 am
  • Author Azwar Shakeel
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Why statues have become a centre of ideological dispute

At the center of the renewed controversy is the statue of Hong Beom-do, a prominent figure in Korean independence history, who was associated with the Soviet Communist Party.

  • Published: August 30, 20238:14 am
  • Author Ji Da-gyum
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Tensions with US help spawn card game craze in China

The growing interest in business circles has spawned a craze for a poker-like card game nationwide, driven partly by financial constraints stemming from souring ties with the US.

  • Published: August 29, 202310:07 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Constitutional quagmire: Untangling the delay in Pakistan’s general elections

The clash between constitutional mandates, the role of the election committee, and the political landscape's influence all contribute to the complexity of Pakistan's status quo.

  • Published: August 25, 20232:23 pm
  • Author Usama Khawar
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‘Bikini debate’ opens up on public exposure

Recently, several women have taken social media by storm for riding scooters and motorcycles while wearing bikinis in central Seoul, who were then immediately reported to police…

  • Published: August 23, 20239:33 am
  • Author Park Jun-hee

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