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Singapore museum says 400-year-old artifact was stolen from Nepal

By Noto
August 17, 2022
in :  Lifestyle, Singapore
Singapore museum says 400-year-old artifact was stolen from Nepal

According to the museum in Singapore where the nearly 400-year-old religious artifact is currently on display, it was acquired in accordance with “established procedures” both locally and internationally. The artifact was previously thought to have been stolen from Nepal and tracked down to Singapore recently. An online initiative to recover lost artistic heritage from Nepal made an announcement on Sunday …

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Billionaire Zobel de Ayala takes a medical leave

By Burapha
August 15, 2022
in :  Lifestyle, Philippines
Billionaire Zobel de Ayala takes a medical leave

Beginning on Monday, August 15, Fernando Zobel de Ayala, who serves as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ayala Corporation, went on a leave of absence due to health reasons. On Monday, Ayala Corporation informed the Philippine Stock Exchange about the new information. The company also mentioned that Zobel will continue to serve …

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Longer job titles have become the norm in the fields of tech

By Katherine S
August 14, 2022
in :  Lifestyle, Opinion
Longer job titles have become the norm in the fields of tech

Here’s one hidden clue of uncertain times: lengthier job titles. The previous few years have been chaotic for businesses. While millions continue to work entirely from home, many others are resuming their commutes intermittently. According to data from the Pew Research Center, the majority of workers whose employment could be performed remotely were still primarily absent from the workplace as …

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Can Malaysia stop the brain drain?

By Burapha
August 13, 2022
in :  Economy, Lifestyle, Malaysia
Can Malaysia stop the brain drain?

Mr. Mathew, who works for TalentCorp, claims that the organization is making an effort to reduce the magnitude of the brain drain, despite the many factors that are driving Malaysians to leave the country in search of better opportunities elsewhere. Implementation of the Returning Expert Program is one of the initiatives being taken (REP). The program includes the Malaysia@Heart initiative, …

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Thailand’s tourism-based economy grew in Q2

By Katherine S
August 13, 2022
in :  Lifestyle, Thailand
Thailand's tourism-based economy grew in Q2

According to a poll conducted by Reuters, the high cost of living in Thailand and a slowdown in China pose threats to the country’s economic outlook. However, it is likely that Thailand’s economy grew at its fastest pace in a year last quarter, thanks to increased tourism as pandemic restrictions were eased. According to the median forecast of 16 economists …

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Death threat author Salman Rushdie is on life support in NYC after he was stabbed

By Katherine S
August 13, 2022
in :  Criminal, Lifestyle
Death threat author Salman Rushdie is on life support in NYC after he was stabbed

On Friday, August 12, the Indian-born novelist Salman Rushdie was stabbed in the neck and torso onstage at a lecture in New York state, and he was airlifted to a hospital, according to the police. Rushdie had spent years in hiding after Iran urged Muslims to kill him because of his writing, and the incident occurred on the same day. …

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Sultans of Shave reinvented Singapore barbershops for modern men

By Noto
August 11, 2022
in :  Lifestyle, Singapore
Sultans of Shave reinvented Singapore barbershops for modern men

This attractive room is decorated in dark blue tones, and it features wooden panels and a sleek bar that is equipped with a variety of exquisite whiskeys. A little farther in, there are private rooms for facials as well as a lounge where members can enjoy their beverage of choice and even hold a quick meeting or two. Lewis Lim, …

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20 Airbus A330neos will be bought by Malaysia Airlines

By Jasmine C.
August 10, 2022
in :  Lifestyle, Malaysia
20 Airbus A330neos will be bought by Malaysia Airlines

According to many sources, Airbus is on the verge of finalizing a contract with Malaysia Airlines for the purchase of up to 20 A330neo aircraft. It is generally accepted that ten of the twenty planes will be acquired directly from the European planemaker at a price of two billion dollars, while the remaining ten will be leased at a cost …

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Fashion icon Miyake, Japan’s Prince of Pleats, passes away aged 84

By Jasmine C.
August 10, 2022
in :  Japan, Lifestyle
Fashion icon Miyake, Japan’s Prince of Pleats, passes away aged 84

On Tuesday, the media reported that the well-known Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake has passed away. Miyake was known for his pleated style of clothes that would not wrinkle, and he was also responsible for producing the iconic black turtleneck that Steve Jobs wore. He was 84. According to the Kyodo news agency, Miyake, whose name became a byword for …

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Army encik’s TikTok fitness routine is encouraging people to get fit

By Noto
August 9, 2022
in :  Entertainment, Lifestyle, Singapore
Army encik's TikTok fitness routine is encouraging people to get fit

In the meantime, another 292 movies featuring SWO Leong’s rough voice have since been uploaded to the platform. These videos range from parody – anyone for five sets of “daprata”? – to people discussing their own exercise routines. How did he react when he found out that his post had gone viral? The Chief Master Trainer for the Singapore Armed …

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