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When tested by fire, heat, pandemic and drought, Chongqing stands stronger together

Long known as a furnace of China, the summer of 2022 has made Chongqing the white-hot pinnacle of the unrelenting Chinese heatwave, up to 45 °C by day and remaining in the high…

  • Published: August 26, 20229:04 am
  • Author Kai Wood
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The Rohingyas are running out of time

With every year that passes, a community that has witnessed the worst of humanity is being unmade.

  • Published: August 25, 20223:28 pm
  • Author Jan Egeland
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Corruption academies

Rumors about bribery at state universities have been heard for years, but it has remained hearsay as no action has ever been taken.

  • Published: August 25, 20223:21 pm
  • Author The Jakarta Post
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Three Vietnamese dishes among best street foods in Asia: CNN

The list listed Vietnamese favorites banh mi, pho and iced coffee alongside dishes such as Korea's kimbap and Japan's takoyaki.

  • Published: August 25, 20223:20 pm
  • Author Viet Nam News
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‘Humanitarian crisis’: Over 900 people killed in monsoon rains across Pakistan

The Minister for Climate Change underscored the need to meet the shortfall in resources, emphasising attracting partners and donors at the national and international levels.

  • Published: August 25, 20222:44 pm
  • Author Mohammad Hussain Khan, Sirajuddin, Ali Waqar and Ghalib Nihad
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Facing raging fires, young man jumps into action

When seeing a mountain fire break out in the Chongqing's Fuling district, Yu Qiupeng, a student from Chongqing Industry and Trade Polytechnic, said: "I just felt a 'boom' in my…

  • Published: August 25, 20228:49 am
  • Author Zhou Qianyu and Ma Chi
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Motorbikes not meeting emissions standards to be restricted in Hanoi from 2024

For the vehicles that do not meet emission standards and/or too old and worn out, the city will offer vehicle owners financial aid to buy new ones or change their jobs.

  • Published: August 25, 20228:48 am
  • Author Viet Nam News
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S’pore’s repeal of anti-gay law a step forward for LGBT groups in Asia, say activists

Post-decriminalisation, discussions have moved to complex issues such as same-sex unions and marriage, adoption rights and anti-discrimination laws.

  • Published: August 25, 20227:57 am
  • Author May
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Maguindanao under state of calamity due to floods

Prior to the province-wide calamity declaration, six towns were already placed under a state of calamity due to floods that began in late July.

  • Published: August 25, 20227:52 am
  • Author Edwin O. Fernandez
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Life-size sex dolls enter South Korean homes amid government regulations

Under current laws, sex dolls are not illegal. However, the police have used other breaches of the law to force some businesses to close.

  • Published: August 24, 20223:41 pm
  • Author Choi Jae-hee

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