What are the charges faced by Kakao founder?
Charges center on the Korean tech titan's role in alleged SM stock manipulation during its sale to Kakao.
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Here’s how the Johor-Singapore Causeway evolved over 100 years
The causeway is more than just a conduit for goods and people between the two sides. It is also a symbol of historical ties and the close relationship Singapore has with its…
Bangladesh Budget 2024-2025: Budget shows fault lines, not a path out of the crisis
Bangladesh looks to fiscal consolidation by reducing the budget gap to 4.6 percent of GDP, the narrowest in a decade. The administration vowed to continue belt-tightening, a term…
How foreign media covered Indian elections 2024, Modi’s 3rd win
In the past two days, international media has had its pages hued in orange as it reported the results of the Indian general elections, which saw their incumbent Prime Minister…
Cheetahs and casinos: Links between environmental crimes and money laundering in Singapore
A recent report highlighted money laundering threats from three environmental crimes that Singapore is particularly exposed to. They comprise the illegal wildlife trade, illegal…
The anatomy of good touch and bad touch
‘Good touch’ gives reinforcement and makes you feel loved, safe and comfortable; for instance, warm hugs from family and friendly handshakes from friends. Whereas ‘bad…
Long Live Print: Physical books thrive in the digital age
When the pandemic forced physical bookstores to close, other distribution channels stepped up to fill the vacuum and bring printed books closer to their readers.
Korean adoptees embark on journeys to find roots
Struggling to find where they belong, South Korean adoptees say the experience of meeting “like-minded people” in the Korean adoptee community is important.
9,681 children wrongly incarcerated from 2016 to 2021 in India: Report
Talking about systemic responsibilities and loopholes, the experts said the Delhi High Court had held that once the JJB has decided on the age of the child, the same could be used…
Tea and tourism a perfect brew for Thai Nguyen
The province is home to more than 1,000 cultural and historical relics, and many national intangible heritages and archaeological sites.