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How Chinese science fiction went from underground magazines to a big-budget Netflix show
CHENGDU, China (AP) — For a few days in October 2023, the capital of the science fiction world was Chengdu, China. Fans traveled from around the world as Worldcon, sci-fi ’s biggest annual event, was held in the country for the first time.
Japan’s prime minister will make an appearance at Parliament’s ethics hearing over a funds scandal
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s beleaguered prime minister was set to stand before a political ethics committee Thursday at Parliament in a bid to showcase his leadership.
Fired scientists in Canada failed to protect sensitive information, newly released records say
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Two scientists at Canada’s top infectious disease laboratory lost their jobs after reviews found they failed to protect sensitive assets and information, and failed to acknowledge collaborations with China, newly released records show.
ASEAN startups pay more for sales jobs to chase cash, study finds
SINGAPORE -- Southeast Asian startups' salaries for new hires in business development and sales have risen by as much as 20%, according to an annual report published Thursday, reflecting young companies' urgent need to generate cash amid a tougher funding environment.
South Korea's Coupang eyes luxury goods after earning first profit
SEOUL -- After snagging its first ever operating profit last year, South Korean online retailer Coupang is aiming to extend its reach in the domestic market beyond food and daily necessities to luxury goods, leveraging a recent acquisition of high-end U.K.-based platform Farfetch.
CNBC Daily Open: Wall Street on edge over Fed's key inflation gauge
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