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‘We can’t just forget about them’: Pain of loss haunts families of missing MH370 passengers
He woke up in the morning and headed for the airport. When he arrived, her flight information was not displayed.…
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On the Thai island of Phuket, sun, sea and Russians making waves
According to the Centre for Macroeconomic Analysis and Short-Term Forecasting, a Moscow-based think-tank, Russia saw a record nett outflow of…
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The China-US factor (and other issues) in Taiwan’s polls, and why it weighs on voters
“This is because Ko is rather straightforward,” says Wang. “He’s very different from other political personalities, … from the usual…
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Amid a battle to break China’s grip on metals powering earth, Southeast Asia counts the cost
But isolating neodymium from its mineral is when things get tricky. Rare earths tend to occur together — often, all…
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‘2 jobs a necessity’: In hyper-competitive South Korea, youths hustle but hope for a better way
“Some parents walk past the cleaners and tell their children that if (they) don’t study hard, (they’re) going to be…
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‘Worst policy ever’: Retirement time bomb after Malaysia’s pension drawdowns amid pandemic?
WHAT CAN BE DONE? The government is now exploring ways to boost income. The minimum monthly wage was raised to…
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Hong Kong’s teacher exodus: Is its national security law the reason?
FEWER STUDENTS MAKE FOR ‘SOFT LANDING’? So, what does the future hold for Hong Kong’s education sector? There are reasons…
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Immigrants down under, a younger generation of Peranakans rediscover their cultural identity
EXPLORING IDENTITY, CHALLENGING ‘AUTHENTICITY’ Over the years, the PAA has welcomed members from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand. Outside of…
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Need a daily caffeine fix? Here’s why your cup of coffee is getting more expensive
Other experts and non-governmental organisations, too, have helped farmers improve their agricultural techniques over the years. ‘MANY LITTLE THINGS’ ADDING…
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After hottest summer in 174 years, how prepared is Asia for more extreme heatwaves?
TOUGHING IT OUT IN THE CITIES Away from the farms, it has also been a gruelling summer for some workers…
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