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The art market continues its rocky crypto romance

By Katherine S
August 21, 2022
in :  Business, Lifestyle, World
The art market continues its rocky crypto romance

The majority of individuals can only ever come close to owning a world-famous artwork if they purchase an inexpensive poster from a gallery; yet, art dealers are committed to utilizing technology in order to attract new collectors. Anaida Schneider, a former banker based in Switzerland, is one of those supporting new ownership schemes. Investors can buy a digital portion of …

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Workweek cutbacks are on the horizon in Malaysia, according to a report

By Katherine S
August 20, 2022
in :  Business, Lifestyle, Malaysia
Workweek cutbacks are on the horizon in Malaysia, according to a report

M. Saravanan, the Minister of Human Resources for Malaysia, stated on Friday (August 19) that an announcement on a reduction in the number of weekly working hours from 48 to 45 will be made in the near future. According to an article that was published in the Star, he was reported as stating, “Please be patient for another week. I …

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What’s the best instant noodles for cravings?

By Burapha
August 20, 2022
in :  Lifestyle, Opinion, Thailand
What's the best instant noodle for cravings?

The craze for instant noodles is quite genuine, and it’s not just because they’re easy on the wallet or make for a soothing midnight snack. We just can’t get enough of this salty and occasionally spicy umami-bomb, and it’s showing up everywhere from viral challenges to picturesque museums. Despite the fact that it has also been affected by the growing …

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‘Wants to be appreciated’: Woman at the Toa Payoh MRT station selling crochet

By Burapha
August 19, 2022
in :  Lifestyle, Singapore
‘Wants to be appreciated’: Woman at the Toa Payoh MRT station selling crochet

Commuters began filing through Exit D at the Toa Payoh MRT station on Thursday morning (August 18) around half past eight in the morning. They were making their way to the train platforms. However, for Mrs. Catherine Ang, who was sitting on the bare floor that was covered in brown tiles along the underground pathway that led to the fare …

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Luxury sneakers may be out of reach for the cash-strapped Generation Z

By Katherine S
August 19, 2022
in :  Lifestyle
Luxury sneakers may be out of reach for the cash-strapped Generation Z

The high-flying luxury industry is concerned about the desire among financially strapped Gen Z consumers for “aspirational” goods such as $300 bucket hats, $900 sneakers, and $700 T-shirts. These “aspirational” purchases fall throughout the price spectrum. Not only has mainland China been a major driver of the industry’s growth in recent years, but also because high-end consumers in the world’s …

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Thai health minister bans pot-smoking visitors

By Burapha
August 17, 2022
in :  Lifestyle, Thailand
Thai health minister bans pot-smoking visitors

Just two months after new laws were established that essentially decriminalized the drug, Thailand’s Minister of Public Health issued a statement on Wednesday discouraging tourists from visiting the nation solely for the purpose of smoking marijuana. When challenged by reporters about the prevalence of recreational marijuana usage among tourists from other countries, Anutin Charnvirakul responded, “We do not welcome those …

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Singapore museum says 400-year-old artifact was stolen from Nepal

By Noto
August 17, 2022
in :  Lifestyle, Singapore
Singapore museum says 400-year-old artifact was stolen from Nepal

According to the museum in Singapore where the nearly 400-year-old religious artifact is currently on display, it was acquired in accordance with “established procedures” both locally and internationally. The artifact was previously thought to have been stolen from Nepal and tracked down to Singapore recently. An online initiative to recover lost artistic heritage from Nepal made an announcement on Sunday …

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Billionaire Zobel de Ayala takes a medical leave

By Burapha
August 15, 2022
in :  Lifestyle, Philippines
Billionaire Zobel de Ayala takes a medical leave

Beginning on Monday, August 15, Fernando Zobel de Ayala, who serves as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ayala Corporation, went on a leave of absence due to health reasons. On Monday, Ayala Corporation informed the Philippine Stock Exchange about the new information. The company also mentioned that Zobel will continue to serve …

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Longer job titles have become the norm in the fields of tech

By Katherine S
August 14, 2022
in :  Lifestyle, Opinion
Longer job titles have become the norm in the fields of tech

Here’s one hidden clue of uncertain times: lengthier job titles. The previous few years have been chaotic for businesses. While millions continue to work entirely from home, many others are resuming their commutes intermittently. According to data from the Pew Research Center, the majority of workers whose employment could be performed remotely were still primarily absent from the workplace as …

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Can Malaysia stop the brain drain?

By Burapha
August 13, 2022
in :  Economy, Lifestyle, Malaysia
Can Malaysia stop the brain drain?

Mr. Mathew, who works for TalentCorp, claims that the organization is making an effort to reduce the magnitude of the brain drain, despite the many factors that are driving Malaysians to leave the country in search of better opportunities elsewhere. Implementation of the Returning Expert Program is one of the initiatives being taken (REP). The program includes the Malaysia@Heart initiative, …

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