Asia

Japanese Space Agency Re-establishes Communication with Lunar Probe and Receives New Images of Lunar Surface

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Japanese Space Agency Re-establishes Communication with Lunar Probe and Receives New Images of Lunar Surface

The Japanese space agency said it had successfully re-established communications with its lunar probe and had received new images of the lunar surface. The agency previously turned off electricity to the vehicle in the hope that the vehicle’s solar panels would start generating electricity automatically. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, or JAXA, via social media … Read more

Chinese Embassy Warns Students of Border Interrogation and Visa Revocation at Washington Dulles Airport

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Chinese Embassy Warns Students of Border Interrogation and Visa Revocation at Washington Dulles Airport

The Chinese Embassy Warns Students About Travel via Washington Dulles International Airport The Chinese Embassy in the United States has alerted its students studying abroad to exercise caution when flying through Washington Dulles International Airport. The embassy expressed concerns after numerous students reported being subjected to interrogations and some sent back to China by border … Read more

The Sundarbans dilemma: Islands swallowed by water, and nowhere else to go | Climate Crisis

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The Sundarbans dilemma: Islands swallowed by water, and nowhere else to go | Climate Crisis

Sundarbans, India – Panchanan Dolui, who lives on Mousuni Island in the Indian Sundarbans, has shifted homes three times due to floods and river erosion. Each time, he moves farther from the receding edge of the island to avoid displacement. He has watched the river eat away vast tracts of land. “Where do we go? … Read more

Cambodian Ambassador Launches ‘Destination Cambodia 2024’ Tourism Campaign in French-speaking Europe

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Cambodian Ambassador Launches ‘Destination Cambodia 2024’ Tourism Campaign in French-speaking Europe

Presented in the presence of the Cambodian Ambassador to France David Luythis campaign which lays the foundations of a real marketing and communication strategy aims to “deeply penetrate the tourism market in French-speaking Europe”. “Cambodia attaches great importance to the French language with nearly 40% of current ministers who master the language of Molière” underlines … Read more

The Rise of BYD in Indonesia: Why ASII and Other Automotive Giants Must Take Note

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The Rise of BYD in Indonesia: Why ASII and Other Automotive Giants Must Take Note

The reason ASII et al. Must be alert to the presence of BYD. The atmosphere of the PT Astra International Tbk (ASII) head office in the Jln Sudirman area, Central Jakarta, Selas (16/6). Bisnis.com, JAKARTA – Automotive giants, including PT Astra International Tbk. (ASII) must be aware of BYD’s presence in Indonesia. For information, BYD … Read more

European Decision to Ban Amalgam Dental Fillings Will Impact the NHS Dental Sector

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European Decision to Ban Amalgam Dental Fillings Will Impact the NHS Dental Sector

Leading dental professionals have warned that the recent European decision to ban silver dental fillings will have significant repercussions for the NHS dental sector. In detail, the European Parliament voted to ban amalgam dental fillings, which is the material most used for permanent fillings by doctors working in the United Kingdom Services Authority, by January … Read more

That’s enough “shit”. Young Vietnamese score points with shrimp burgers and recipes from mothers

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That’s enough “shit”. Young Vietnamese score points with shrimp burgers and recipes from mothers

The older generation of Vietnamese people like to bet on the safe side, and when they open a restaurant, customers are most likely to get the popular pho soup. However, Nugy and Meggie had already grown up in the Czech Republic, which is why they realized that sometimes it is better to be different. At … Read more

Taiwanese Ministry of Defense Identifies Chinese Balloons Flying Over Taiwan Strait

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Taiwanese Ministry of Defense Identifies Chinese Balloons Flying Over Taiwan Strait

The Taiwanese Ministry of Defense announced that six more Chinese balloons were spotted flying over the Taiwan Strait on Sunday. This month, the ministry accused China of threatening aviation safety and waging psychological warfare against the Taiwanese with balloons, days before Taiwan’s January 13 elections. China considers Taiwan part of its territory, despite the strong … Read more

Remote Work and Travel in Asia: Cost, Weather, and Practical Tips

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Remote Work and Travel in Asia: Cost, Weather, and Practical Tips

I decided to spend the previous winter in Asia, working remotely from various exotic countries, while getting to know different cultures, natural wonders and, within reason, also culinary things. In total, my spouse and I spent exactly six months on the other side of the world. Previously, in four articles I described life and remote … Read more

Unprecedented Military Escalation Between Pakistan and Iran: Latest Updates

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Unprecedented Military Escalation Between Pakistan and Iran: Latest Updates

Amid the escalation of tensions throughout the Middle East and the potential for the situation in the region to explode, Pakistan and Iran have launched strikes on each other’s territories in an unprecedented military escalation between the two neighbors. The two countries share a border extending about 900 kilometers, with the Pakistani province of Balochistan … Read more