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Thailand Dreams of Constructing Massive Canal Linking Indian, Pacific Oceans
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- Published on Saturday, 12 August 2017 10:15
- Written by Saigoneer.
A number of influential Thai businesses and public figures are pushing for the construction of a massive shipping canal across Thailand's south, which would be one of Asia's most ambitious infrastructure projects ever.
Cambodia's 'Beating Heart,' the Tonle Sap Lake, Is Slowly Dying
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- Published on Thursday, 10 August 2017 15:33
- Written by Saigoneer.
Southeast Asia’s largest lake, the Tonle Sap in Cambodia, is under threat from dams, climate change and overfishing.
China Wows Netizens With Panda-Shaped Solar Panel Farm
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- Published on Thursday, 03 August 2017 16:45
- Written by Saigoneer.
After Kung Fu Panda, China's national animal is sweeping netizens off their feet again - this time as a pioneer in the country’s renewable energy industry.
Malaysia Bans Viral Hit 'Despacito' From State TV, Radio Stations
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- Published on Wednesday, 02 August 2017 14:15
- Written by Saigoneer.
It’s official: the Malaysian government has banned Despacito from playing on state TV channels and radio stations.
Cambodian Widow Believes Young Cow Is Reincarnation of Dead Husband
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- Published on Thursday, 27 July 2017 15:30
- Written by Saigoneer.
Cambodia’s social media scene is buzzing over a cow which a local villager strongly believes to be the reincarnation of her dead husband.
Bangkok Professor Uses Social Media to Save Thailand's Old Train Stations From Demolition
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- Published on Wednesday, 19 July 2017 16:01
- Written by Saigoneer.
A Bangkok-based university lecturer is raising awareness of the need to save historic railway stations from bulldozers.
China Bans Online Depictions of 'Abnormal' Sexual Activity, Crimes
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- Published on Wednesday, 12 July 2017 14:17
- Written by Saigoneer.
Beijing officials recently issued new regulations prohibiting online portrayals of homosexuality, prostitution and drug addiction.
Muji Hotels to Open First in China, Then Japan
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- Published on Monday, 10 July 2017 16:30
- Written by Saigoneer.
With three new hotels in the making, Japan's minimalist homeware brand Muji appears to be branching out to the hospitality business.
Religious Groups in Malaysia, Indonesia Call for Starbucks Boycott Over LGBT Support
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- Published on Wednesday, 05 July 2017 15:30
- Written by Saigoneer.
Muslim organizations in Malaysia and Indonesia have called for a boycott of local Starbucks over the corporation's support for LGBT rights.
Starbucks Japan to Open in 100-Year-Old Kyoto Townhouse
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- Published on Tuesday, 27 June 2017 17:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
Starbucks is attempting to merge its coffee culture with Japan's century-old traditions in the chain’s newest Kyoto location.
Vietnam's Work Environment Is Asia’s Most Gender-Diverse: Report
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- Published on Wednesday, 21 June 2017 16:32
- Written by Saigoneer.
Gender diversity throughout corporations in Asia is very low, but Vietnam has the continent's largest percentage of women in its boardrooms.
