Seoul ‘moon village’ becomes tourist trap
These villages formed during Seoul’s break-neck development in the 70s and 80s, when the poor were pushed out of downtown to make room for office buildings and apartments.
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The fuss over quiet quitting puts the spotlight on how different generations view work ethics. Gen Z is forcing a rethink of an overwork culture.
After son’s death, dad wants other scam victims saved
A 30-year-old man said he was hoodwinked by a Malaysian he befriended on WeChat who offered him about US$1300 a month for an easy job, and flew to Bangkok in mid-July.
Singapore couple build bomb-resistant homes in Ukraine
Funded privately through donations from friends and family, the houses are provided to people for free, and have also been able to create employment opportunities in Ukraine.
Authorities keeping close eye on bunds as parts of Dadu’s Mehar submerged in ’10-12ft’ of floodwater
Mehar Assistant Commissioner said around 10 to 12 feet of water is still stagnant in the surroundings of Mehar, while the government is more focused on providing relief goods.
Bangladesh to lose $570 million every year in future to climate change: World Bank report
According to the report, sub-districts in Bangladesh may experience yearly damages of at least $25 million.
Unification Church issue continues to roil Japan’s ruling party
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party has set forth a policy to advise its lawmakers to cut ties with the group, despite some concerns about its effectiveness.
Edible skincare: Do these next-generation products live up to the hype?
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Pet couture isn’t cheap but it’s taking over Indonesia
The popularity of pet clothing itself is also supported by social media and the rise of other pet products like pet photography and pet influencers.