The Race for 5G In Asia
Unsurprisingly, the 5G race in Asia sees South Korea and China leading the pack for fifth-generation mobile interconnectivity.
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Filipina Sprinter Kristina Marie Knott Defeated Vietnam’s ‘Queen of Speed’
Filipina sprinter Kristina Marie Knott defeated Vietnam’s “Queen of Speed” Le Tu Chinh on Saturday to take her Southeast Asian Games 200m track title in the first night of track and field action at the stadium in New Clark City.
Mobile Verdict: A Glimpse into the Future World of China’s Digital Courts
Artificial-intelligence judges, cyber-courts, and verdicts delivered on chat apps — welcome to China’s brave new world of justice spotlighted by authorities this week.
Learn Korean Culture thru Funny Comics by the ‘Korean Friends’
“Korean Friends” is sharp, funny, and unapologetic – three things that you genuinely need to put into art when introducing your culture to the world.
Japanese Scientists Launch First Human Trial Vaccine Against Ebola Virus
Japanese scientists will begin the country’s first human trial for a new vaccine against the deadly Ebola virus this month, they said Friday.
Artists Cashing In on WeChat Sticker Craze
When “Silly Piggy” appeared in China’s popular WeChat social media app, the sticker became an instant hit, with people sending it more than 30 million times in its first month to express their feelings in text messages.
Made in Japan: Shiseido Refocus on Prestige Status
On wasteland once used for earthquake drills in the small town of Otawara north of Tokyo, Japanese giant Shiseido has built its first domestic factory in 36 years, hoping to capitalise on a boom for “Made in Japan” cosmetics.
Iconic Vietnamese Restaurant Pho Hoa Waives Franchising Fee
Undeniably one of the most popular Vietnamese food franchises in the world, Pho Hoa recently announced that it will be renouncing fees for those who want to co-brand Jazen Tea and Pho Hoa.
Japan, Germany and the Philippines Top the Climate Risk Index List 2020
Japan, the Philippines and Germany top a list of countries worst hit by climate-enhanced extreme weather last year, with Madagascar and India close behind, researchers said Wednesday.
Japanese Doctor Who Dedicated His Life to Helping Afghans Killed in Attack
A Japanese doctor whose long career was dedicated to helping some of Afghanistan’s poorest people was among six people killed Wednesday in an attack in the east of the country, officials said.
World’s First: Japan Firm Develops Second Skin Spray-on Facemask
A Japanese cosmetics company Wednesday unveiled what it said was the world’s first spray-on skin, a moisturising facemask made of fibres one-100th the thickness of a human hair.
Voices of Chinese Mainlanders Living in Hong Kong
For mainlanders in Hong Kong, the city’s protests pose a complicated challenge, with even some who backed the demonstrations now wary of a movement that has become vocally and sometimes even violently anti-China.
The Blind Navigates on the Broken Streets of Delhi
Tapping his white cane, Vinod Kumar Sharma spends four hours a day running the gauntlet of crowded trains and New Delhi’s congested, potholed and often pavement-less roads.
Bilibili Reveals Loaded Chinese Anime 2020 Lineup
Bilibili recently introduced 27 new Chinese anime, including 13 updates to existing series. The announcement came after their celebration for having the strongest revenue growth in half a decade. Are you ready for it?
Founder of Anti-High Heels Movement Steps up to Fight ‘Glasses Ban’
A Japanese woman whose campaign against mandatory high heels in the workplace won broad public support has stepped up her fight against strict corporate dress codes including a de-facto ban on women wearing glasses.
Government Slams Malaysia Tattoo Expo as ‘Porn’
Malaysian officials on Monday slammed a tattoo exhibition held in the country as “porn” unsuitable for a Muslim-majority country, after images of half-naked men and women went viral.
AI App For the Visually Impaired Launched in Korea
TUAT, a Korean software development company recently launched Sullivan Plus, an app that gives assistance to the elderly and the visually impaired. The app is set to provide information about their surroundings using cameras.
Taiwan Becomes the City of Hope for Hong Kong Protestors
Protests that have paralysed Hong Kong for nearly six months are pushing residents to seek new lives abroad, with many turning to nearby democratic Taiwan to escape the uncertainty at home.
This Young Man is Revolutionizing the Way We Clean Beaches Around the World
Arjun Sharma touches base on his journey discovering Clean My Beach and the hopes and determination he desires to share with the world in an effort to fight environmental havoc
CEO of Trip.com Takes Lead to Propel Working Mothers Forward
The head of Chinese travel giant Trip.com, Jane Sun, is on a mission to propel women through her workforce, spearheading novel approaches such as encouraging babies on business trips and free egg freezing.
Choosing to Stay: The Last Holdout at HK Polytechnic Siege
In the final days of a police siege at Hong Kong’s Polytechnic University, a lone protester stalked the darkened corridors, determined to outlast the authorities waiting to arrest him.
Face Scans is Now Mandatory for China’s Mobile Users
China will require telecom operators to collect face scans when registering new phone users at offline outlets starting Sunday, according to the country’s information technology authority, as Beijing continues to tighten cyberspace controls.
No Strings Attached: India Millennials are Renting it All
At 29, Spandan Sharma doesn’t own a flat, a car, or even a chair, Indian millennials bucking traditional norms and instead opting to rent everything from furniture to iPhones.
Taiwan’s Wheelchair Athletes Dancing Their Way to World Championship
Taiwanese athletes Vincent Kuo and Ivy Huang each discovered an electric talent for wheelchair dancing on their own, but it was when they were paired up together that the sparks really flew.
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US Ethereum Developer Charged for Advising North Korea
A prominent American cryptocurrency promoter and former hacker was charged with sanctions violations Friday after he allegedly advised North Korea on using virtual money to avoid international controls.
