Earn less, relax more: An American who moved to Lithuania describes life in the world’s happiest country for young people
When he was 27 years old, Bernard Meyer moved from the U.S. to Lithuania: the world's happiest country for young people.
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'Pre-bunking' is key tactic in disinformation fight, says Taiwan's Audrey Tang
SYDNEY -- So-called pre-bunking is the "most important tactic" in the online battle against fake news and propaganda as it can undermine disinformation campaigns before they have even kicked off, according to former Taiwanese Digital Minister Audrey Tang.
Johor-Singapore SEZ to spur investments from mainland China, Taiwan, UOB says
Johor has already secured potential investments totalling around US$380 million from China earlier this year, with more likely to pour in to take advantage of tax incentives in the JS-SEZ, according to Lim Lay Wah, a managing director at Singapore bank UOB.
Indonesia’s leader highlights economic and infrastructure developments in his final state of nation
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s outgoing President Joko Widodo highlighted advances in the economy and infrastructure during his final State of the Nation address Friday.
Palau’s president says China is weaponizing lucrative tourism over his refusal to break Taiwan ties
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Beijing weaponized tourism to the Pacific archipelago of Palau over its allegiance to Taiwan and its accusations that China was behind a major cyberattack there, President Surangel Whipps Jr. told The Associated Press.
An election in Kiribati provokes Western alarm about Beijing’s sway in Pacific atoll nation
People in Kiribati went to the polls on Wednesday for the first round of voting in a national election expected to serve as a referendum on rising living costs and the government’s stronger ties with China.
Taiwan hit by another big quake, no immediate reports of damage
TAIPEI — A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck 34 km off Taiwan's eastern city of Hualien on Friday (Aug 16), the weather administration said, with no immediate reports of damage from what was the second strong tremor to hit the island in less than a day.
China isn’t getting the Japan it wants
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