Category: Asia Pacific
Japan’s picturesque Ginzan Onsen starts limiting day trippers to tackle overtourism
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. New rules aim to ease crowding, traffic congestion, improve safety, and preserve the charm of a town known for its snowy scenes. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3291953/japans-picturesque-ginzan-onsen-starts-limiting-day-trippers-tackle-overtourism?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSouth Koreans develop Iron Man-inspired wearable robot to help paraplegics walk
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. WalkON Suit F1 is designed to enable users to walk, climb stairs, and manoeuvre obstacles. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3291938/south-koreans-develop-iron-man-inspired-wearable-robot-help-paraplegics-walk?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHo Chi Minh City’s first metro line opens after years of delays
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. US$1.7 billion metro line opens in Vietnam’s commercial capital – but it took 17 years to reach this point. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3291929/ho-chi-minh-citys-first-metro-line-opens-after-years-delays?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreOutrage in Philippines over deep cuts forces Marcos to halt US$108 billion budget signing
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Critics accuse lawmakers of diverting funds from pro-poor services to their own pet projects, raising concerns of corruption. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3291829/outrage-philippines-over-deep-cuts-forces-marcos-halt-us108-billion-budget-signing?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreMonday Briefing: Al-Assad’s Final Days in Power
New York Times Plus, parody as protest in South Korea. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/22/briefing/syria-germany-iran.html
Read MoreInterdisciplinary mental well-being-focused studies by Hong Kong Baptist University’s researchers offer vital insights in STEM education and social media
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] To navigate the increasingly complex digital world, adequate skills and knowledge of information technology are prerequisites. However, the varying cognitive abilities of…
Read MoreSingapore Post fires CEO, executives after whistleblowing report
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The move follows allegations related to the firm’s international e-commerce logistics business. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3291915/singapore-post-fires-ceo-executives-after-whistleblowing-report?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHow Southeast Asia can become the next AI powerhouse
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Young, dynamic and fast, the region has unique advantages, supported by investment in infrastructure, talent, policy support and collaboration. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3291593/how-southeast-asia-can-become-next-ai-powerhouse?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreIndia’s luxury property market booming despite economic slowdown
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Sales of luxury properties in India priced at US$470,000 and above surged by 37.8 per cent in January-September, according to real estate firm CBRE. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3291789/indias-luxury-property-market-booming-despite-economic-slowdown?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreMore Indians turn to private sleuths for ‘proper checks’ on prospective partners
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Apart from premarital checks, some clients want to confirm a suspected affair or if their partner is gay. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3291893/more-indians-turn-private-sleuths-proper-checks-prospective-partners?utm_source=rss_feed
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