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Sony Pictures acquires ‘Legends of The Condor Heroes: The Gallants’ for global release

By S Panda
January 29, 2025
in :  ASEAN News, Entertainment
Sony Pictures acquires 'Legends of The Condor Heroes: The Gallants' for global release

Starring Xiao Zhan and Zhuang Dafei, ‘Legends of The Condor Heroes: The Gallants’ is set for release in Mainland China cinemas on January 29. Sony Pictures International Productions (SPIP) has acquired international rights to the martial arts film. This Chinese-language film is releasing on January 29 in Hong Kong, on February 20 in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand, on February 21 …

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Train services in Bangladesh impacted as staff goes on strike

By Desk Writer
January 28, 2025
in :  ASEAN News
train services in bangladesh impacted as staff goes on strike

Multiple trains across Bangladesh were cancelled on Tuesday after railway staff went on an indefinite strike for higher pensions and other benefits. Tens of thousands of passengers and freight transport have been impacted in the aftermath of the strike. Saidur Rahman, acting president of the Bangladesh Railway Running Staff and Workers Union, said the decision to strike was taken after …

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Rumors circulated that actor Kan Kantathavorn ended his life in prison: CD Clarifies

By Lakshmi Sh
January 28, 2025
in :  Thailand
rumors circulated that actor kan kantathavorn ended his life in prison cd clarifies

On October 16,2024 Thai actor and TV host Kan Kantathavorn was arrested in connection with the allegations of public fraud and money laundering through a computer system. In investigation it is found that he had connection with the company named The iCon Group which was accused of operating a pyramid scheme which cheated many individuals. He and the other suspects …

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Pakistan Unveils New Currency Notes for Public Circulation

By RDA dh
January 28, 2025
in :  World
pakistan unveils new currency notes for public circulation

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) declared that newly created banknotes would go into circulation this year. SBP Governor Jameel Ahmed revealed at a news conference after the new policy rate was announced that the new notes which will have revised designs will be introduced progressively rather than all at once in all current denominations. He added that after the …

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Odd-Even Traffic Policy Abolished in Jakarta ahead of Chinese New Year

By Lakshmi Sh
January 28, 2025
in :  Indonesia
odd even traffic policy abolished in jakarta ahead of chinese new year

An extended holiday has been observed in Jakarta due to the Isra Miraj of Prophet Muhammad and Chinese New year, in accordance with that many changes have been made in the traffic. More specifically the odd-even license plate traffic policy is followed to manage the vehicles and traffic. But the Provincial Government of Jakarta has temporarily announced the suspension of …

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Tax season 2025: Let’s make filing taxes easier

By S Panda
January 27, 2025
in :  World
tax season 2025 let's make filing taxes easier

The IRS has started the 2025 tax filing season from Monday, a couple of days earlier than last year. There are some changes and an expansion of the Direct File programme. More than 30 million people are expected to be eligible for the programme across 25 states. Direct File is mobile-friendly. During the 2024 filing season, the programme helped users …

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Singapore Gears Up for Futuristic Self-Driving Buses by 2026

By RDA dh
January 27, 2025
in :  Singapore
singapore gears up for futuristic self driving buses by 2026

In preparation for their widespread implementation, the government said Monday that self-driving public buses will begin operating routes throughout Singapore starting in mid 2026. In a Facebook post, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced that it had opened bids for the city-state’s autonomous public bus pilot program. The post reads, “This RFP (Request for Proposal) will help us assess the …

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UAE Leads Global Millionaire Migration Race in 2024, Attracting 6,700 Wealthy Individuals

By Desk Writer
January 27, 2025
in :  World
uae leads global millionaire migration race in 2024, attracting 6,700 wealthy individuals (2)

In the United Arab Emirates, in 2024, the nation is expected to see over 6,700 high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), outpacing more traditional wealth centers such as the US and Singapore. However, this is an unprecedented flow of wealth which shows both the UAE’s success in economic diversification strategies and its attractiveness as a tax-free jurisdiction with first-class infrastructure. Top 10 Countries …

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Japan’s Fuji TV bosses resign over sex assault scandal

By Desk Writer
January 27, 2025
in :  ASEAN News
japan's fuji tv bosses resign over sex assault scandal

Fuji TV President Koichi Minato and Chairman Shuji Kano have resigned in the wake of a sexual misconduct allegation against a popular TV host. The decision was announced shortly after an emergency board meeting. Last week, Masahiro Nakai, who was accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a 2023 dinner party allegedly organized by the channel staff, announced his retirement …

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Marina Ishikawa Wins “Miss Japan Grand Prix and Miss Kimono”

By Lakshmi Sh
January 27, 2025
in :  ASEAN News
marina ishikawa wins “miss japan grand prix and miss kimono”

The beauty contest sprouted in the 1950s in Japan as “Japanese Beauty” to encourage the women in activities which foster their involvement in the society and grow as an individual stronger. It is strongly believed that this will help the country’s development. Today, many successful women are found in various fields like music, art, medical, film direction, MNC companies, entrepreneur, …

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