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Historic British Embassy Building in Bangkok Demolished for Shopping Mall
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- Published on Friday, 16 August 2019 14:30
- Written by Saigoneer.
The nearly 100-year-old compound was sold and dismantled to make way for a shopping mall.
Singapore Will Ban Domestic Ivory Trading From September 2021
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- Published on Tuesday, 13 August 2019 14:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
The National Parks Board (NParks) said that Singapore will ban the domestic trade of elephant ivory from September 1, 2021.
Bangkok Imposes Heavier Fine on Motorbikes Driving on Sidewalk
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- Published on Tuesday, 30 July 2019 11:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
Bangkok's city government has doubled the THB2,000 (US$65) fine for motorcyclists driving on sidewalks starting August 1.
Low Rainfall, Hydropower Dams Lead to Record-Low Mekong River Levels
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- Published on Sunday, 28 July 2019 08:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
Water levels in the lower Mekong basin during this early flood season from June to July have hit record lows.
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.
