Vietnam’s Minimum Wage Buys 100 Bowls of Pho, but Falls Far Short of Living Costs
In Hanoi, a bowl of pho costs around VND50,000 (US$1.90). For workers earning Vietnam's minimum wage of just over VND5 million per month, that translates to roughly 100 bowls. Stretched…
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China Clarifies Purpose of World’s Largest Underwater Drones Amid US West Coast Fears
China has developed unmanned submersibles that now stand as the largest underwater drones ever built, triggering intense debate about their intended purpose. Last year, Beijing showcased two models during a…
China Claims Gaming Throne as South Korea Regroups After Policy Stumbles
China has officially seized the crown in the global gaming industry, displacing the United States from its traditional position at the top while South Korea grapples with its smallest international market share in years. According to the Korea Creative Content…
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Battery Reality Check: China’s Early EV Adopters Confront the True Cost of Going Electric
Snug inside his electric vehicle as snow and minus 15 degrees Celsius cold grip the streets of Harbin in northeast China, Zhao Li waits as the minutes tick by. He…
Vietnam Surpasses Malaysia as Taiwan’s Top Student Source Amid Shifting Regional Dynamics
When Shuy Zhi Heng toured National Taiwan University during a 2023 holiday in Taipei, the beauty of the campus combined with the affordability of higher education convinced him to enroll. The 21-year-old Malaysian finance undergraduate now enjoys his studies so…
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Half Million Japanese Tourists Rush Overseas to Beat Summer Fuel Surcharge Hikes
More than half a million Japanese travelers are preparing to head overseas during the upcoming Golden Week holiday period, strategically shifting their vacation schedules to avoid anticipated increases in airline…
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