100 Philippine offshore gaming hubs still operating despite ban, authorities vow crackdown
Marcos ordered a total ban on Pogos, as these had ventured into illicit activities such as financial scamming, money laundering, and even murder.
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Taiwanese Mission chief stresses AI strategy on National Day
Liang Kuang-chung, the representative of the Taipei Mission in Korea, highlighted Taiwan's focus on smart technologies, space and international trade in his address.
Bridging Cities: The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link
The Pearl River estuary in South China separates cities on either side, hindering easy access. The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link, a project of bridges, islands, and a tunnel, has…
Bhutan Innovation Forum to launch world’s first mindfulness city
The Gelephu Mindfulness City will blend civil infrastructure, green technologies, and mindful innovation.
Vivian says need to constrain veto powers of UN Security Council Big 5
Among the Security Council’s 15 member states, five are permanent members with veto powers: the US, Britain, France, China and Russia.
Climate without borders
Climate threats originate in regional climate systems, often located in neighbouring countries. In fact, as climatic changes unfold, new ‘climate borders’ may emerge,…
What Ismail Haniyeh’s assassination means for Gaza and the larger region
Haniyeh's assassination has the potential to significantly alter the Middle East's geopolitical landscape.
Life-work balance
Life-work balance isn’t simply about managing our time. It also does not require having to lead compartmentalized lives, with work and stress on one side and life and enjoyment…
An outsider’s view of the US elections
There’s an ideological war raging on in the world today. There has always been such a war going on in our midst, but we are at a time when this kind of war is dangerously…
Youth today, elderly tomorrow: Addressing Indonesia’s demographic shift
Indonesia has long held an aversion to older people, but as the demographic bonus generation ages, a shift in perspective is urgently needed.