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Southeast Asia & Japan – The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
1 hour ago
The current state of Southeast Asia
The ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute has recently released its State of Southeast Asia 2024 survey and the media has largely focused on the respondents’ choice between the U.S. and China. However, the survey results include many other valuable findings, including those pertaining to Japan.
While there are many positive things about Southeast Asia’s relationship with Japan, not everything is perfect and straightforward. There are also . . .
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Asian Content Attracts And Retains 80% Of Region’s VOD Audiences, Report
2 days ago
Asian audiences are increasingly turning to homegrown content in their streaming choices. Asian titles powering 80% of premium VOD engagement and customer acquisition, according to new research from research and consultancy firm Media Partners Asia.
“The Rise of Asian Content” is based on passive tracking of 40,000 users by sister company AMPD in nine major Asian markets – Japan, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand – o . . .
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14th Meeting Of The ASEAN-Australia Joint Cooperation Committee (AAJCC) Convenes
4 days ago
His Excellency Ung Rachana, Under Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Member of the High-Level Representative for ASEAN Community's Post-2025 Vision (HLTF-ACV), attended the 14th Meeting of the HLTF-ACV From 27 to 30 April 2024 in Pattaya, Thailand.
The Meeting concluded the first reading of the Draft on ASEAN Political and Security Community (APSC) Strategic Plan for ASEAN Community Vision 2045 which is expected to be ready by t . . .
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Jamu, A Worldwide-famous Traditional Indonesian Herbal Potion
6 days ago
The healthy culture of drinking jamu (herbal medicine) has become a tradition for Indonesian people, which is maintained to this day. Even though times are increasingly modern, many Indonesians still drink jamu for treatment or to maintain fitness. Amazingly, Indonesian jamu is increasingly going global, thanks to the designation of jamu as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO.
The designation of the healthy culture of jamu as an Intangib . . .
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Premier League Player Of The Year Nominees: Arsenal Pair Included But Bukayo Saka Misses Out
8 days ago
Eight nominees have been announced for the Premier League 's Player of the Season award.
Arsenal and Manchester City each have two candidates in the form of Martin Odegaard, Declan Rice, Phil Foden and Erling Haaland. The remaining nominees are Alexander Isak, Cole Palmer, Virgil van Dijk and Ollie Watkins.
There was no place for Gunners star Bukayo Saka, despite the England star top scoring for his club with 16 league goals. The 22-yea . . .
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China And France In The Intercultural Eighteenth Century
10 days ago
In this pairing of mini-lectures, scholars John Finlay and Kristel Smentek offer complementary views on arts and intercultural exchange between France and China in the eighteenth century.
Henri Bertin and the Representation of China in Eighteenth-Century France (Finlay)
The role of Henri-Léonard Bertin (1720–92), who served as a minister of state under Louis XV, is crucial to understanding the encounters between China and France in the eighteenth century. Bertin first est . . .
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Brittney Griner Still Adjusting After Russian Prison Ordeal. WNBA Star Details Experience In Book
11 days ago
Brittney Griner continues her efforts to settle into a normal routine following her release from a Russian prison 17 months ago.
Life isn't what it once was for the perennial WNBA All-Star.
The 6-foot-8 center looks different and has different priorities. Gone are her familiar dreadlocks that couldn't be maintained during her incarceration. She regularly sees a therapist to help her cope after being imprisoned for 10 months. And since her release, Griner has been an advocate for th . . .
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How Do Volcanoes Erupt?
13 days ago
Deep within the Earth it is so hot that some rocks slowly melt and become a thick flowing substance called magma. Since it is lighter than the solid rock around it, magma rises and collects in magma chambers. Eventually, some of the magma pushes through vents and fissures to the Earth's surface. Magma that has erupted is called lava.
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Orangutan Seen Using Medicinal Plants To Heal A Wound For First Time Ever
14 days ago
Deep within an Indonesian rainforest, a team of research scientists recorded something that had never been captured before: a Sumatran orangutan they’d affectionately named Rakus carefully treating a nasty gash on his cheek with a plant proven to have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and antioxidant properties.
"Only a few days following this treatment, the terrible wound began healing and within a couple of days, it had closed completely," says Isabell . . .
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Hundreds Of Students Arrested In US Gaza War Protests, Scuffles At UCLA
18 days ago
Hundreds of students have been arrested across universities in the United States, with scuffles reported between pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian demonstrators at UCLA, as rallies for a ceasefire in Gaza and divestment from companies linked to Israel spread across US campuses.
The pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of California at Los Angeles has expanded in recent days, but counter-protesters have also become increasingly vocal and visible.
On Sunday, the mood . . .
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