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In Myanmar, Human Hair Is a Lucrative and Noble Industry
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- Published on Monday, 21 May 2018 16:04
- Written by Saigoneer.
Today, Myanmar is one of the major suppliers of human hair for countries around the world. The niche trade fits comfortably within in Burmese religious traditions and provides income for thousands of people.
China and India Are Outsourcing Emissions to Poorer Countries Like Vietnam: Report
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- Published on Thursday, 17 May 2018 10:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
As China and India ready ambitious reforms to enhance their efforts to combat climate change, large corporations are responding by looking to offshore their operations to lower-wage nations.
Adidas, Uniqlo and Nike Factories Are Leaving China for Vietnam
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- Published on Wednesday, 16 May 2018 10:10
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam now produces twice as many Adidas shoes as China, according to company filings.
At a High School in China, Top Students Are Rewarded With Raw Pork
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- Published on Thursday, 10 May 2018 16:30
- Written by Saigoneer.
Is stationery falling out of fashion?
Phnom Penh Post Staff Firings, Resignations Follow Sale of Paper to Malaysian Investor
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- Published on Wednesday, 09 May 2018 12:07
- Written by Michael Tatarski.
The Phnom Penh Post, Cambodia's last remaining independent newspaper, has fallen into disarray following its sale to a Malaysian businessman last weekend.
New Report Predicts Asia Will Run out of Fish by 2048
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- Published on Wednesday, 04 April 2018 11:56
- Written by Luca Powell.
The future looks grim for aquatic life in Asia.
It's Official: Uber Sells Southeast Asia Operations to Grab
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- Published on Monday, 26 March 2018 13:13
- Written by Saigoneer.
Uber’s CEO Dara Khosrowshahi will also be joining Grab’s board of directors.
Google Japan Debuts Adorable Dog Version of Street View as Tribute to Hachiko
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- Published on Sunday, 25 March 2018 08:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
It was only a matter of time before dog lovers in the town of Odate, Japan strapped a live feed to the lead harnesses of their Akitas.
Celebrity Endorsements Might Be the Key to Combatting Poaching in Asia, Campaign Shows
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- Published on Friday, 16 March 2018 13:51
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Photos courtesy of WildAid.
International conservation organization WildAid is teaming up with the world’s largest outdoor advertising company, JCDecaux, to help save some of the planet’s most endangered species.
Amid Climate Change Threats, a Strain of Asian 'Floating Rice' Might Hold the Answer
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- Published on Sunday, 11 March 2018 09:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
As Southeast Asian countries struggle to adapt to the mounting challenges brought about by climate change, a potential solution has "floated" to the surface.
These Fish Slippers Are the Must-Have Items This Summer in Thailand
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- Published on Friday, 02 March 2018 11:47
- Written by Saigoneer.
The latest trend in Thailand involves ultra-realistic fish accessories including sandals, pillows, and keychains.
