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South Korean Man Arrested After Clip Showing Beating of Vietnamese Wife Goes Viral
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- Published on Tuesday, 09 July 2019 14:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
The brutal beating, caught on camera, has made national headlines in both Vietnam and South Korea. While the man has been detained, some are worried that this incident represents just the tip of the iceberg.
Jakarta's Own Citizens Are Suing Their Government Over Air Pollution
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- Published on Saturday, 06 July 2019 10:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
Fed up with air quality that ranks among the worst in the world, 31 Jakarta residents have sued seven Indonesian government bodies — including the presidential office, Jakarta’s gubernatorial office and the Ministry of Environment — hoping to raise awareness and establish tangible changes.
ASEAN Countries Confirm Bid to Co-Host FIFA World Cup 2034
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- Published on Tuesday, 25 June 2019 10:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
On June 22, a meeting between representatives of ten ASEAN countries was held to discuss the prospect of co-hosting the FIFA World Cup.
The Startup That's Bringing Abandoned Bikes to Burmese Children
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- Published on Wednesday, 05 June 2019 15:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
As ofo and oBike bumble towards bankruptcy, thousands of bicycles are finding their way to poor communities in Myanmar.
Hong Kong Transport Authorities Ban, Then Unban Ad Showing Gay Couple
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- Published on Friday, 24 May 2019 10:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Cathay Pacific ad depicts two well-dressed gentlemen strolling hand-in-hand down the beach accompanied by the phrase "move beyond labels" as part of a larger inclusivity campaign.
Taiwan Becomes First in Asia to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
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- Published on Monday, 20 May 2019 11:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
It's been an emotional week for Taiwan's same-sex couples.
[Photos] Huawei's New European-Inspired Campus Has Its Own Private Trams
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- Published on Tuesday, 14 May 2019 13:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Chinese technology behemoth's new campus in Dongguan, north of Shenzen, consists of 12 different "towns," each designed to resemble iconic European cities such as Paris, London, Bruges and Granada. Four of the 12 towns are still under construction.
Singapore Trials Growing Plants Atop Buses to Reduce Interior Heat
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- Published on Tuesday, 07 May 2019 16:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
What appear to be slabs of golf course sod strewn across Singapore public buses are in fact part of a pilot program attempting to ascertain if green roofs for vehicles can reduce heat waste.
Thailand-Cambodia Railway Reopens After 45 Years
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- Published on Wednesday, 24 April 2019 14:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
Traveling between the two ASEAN capitals is now a reality thanks to recent efforts by Thailand and Cambodia to reconnect their defunct railway.
Indonesian Theme Park Covers Breasts of Mermaid Statues, Citing 'Eastern Values'
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- Published on Friday, 05 April 2019 14:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
Two mermaid statues in an Indonesian theme park were the latest victim of haphazard censorship.
Grab to Train Drivers to Detect Human Trafficking
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- Published on Tuesday, 26 March 2019 10:00
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
Corporations and NGOs are working together to fight against human trafficking.
