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Meet Bobby, South Korea’s new ‘first dog’

On his Instagram post, Lee unveiled a photo of himself sitting on an armchair along with the dog. Lee said in the post that his family has been raising the dog.

  • Published: July 15, 20252:10 pm
  • Author Son Ji-Hyoung
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Heirlooms in newsprint: Singapore couple safeguard copies of The Straits Times from 1950s

Time has yellowed the pages, but in the hands of this couple, newspapers come alive.

  • Published: July 15, 202511:12 am
  • Author Sazali Abdul Aziz
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The Straits Times: Telling your Singapore story

From front-page politics to everyday lives, The Straits Times has shaped the country's collective memory since 1845.

  • Published: July 15, 202511:00 am
  • Author The Straits Times
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‘Teto’ or ‘egen’? Young Koreans turn to hormone-inspired identity tests

Though seen as a playful route for self-discovery, experts urge moderation to avoid stereotyping and self-limiting beliefs.

  • Published: July 14, 20259:23 am
  • Author Jie Ye-eun
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Vietnam’s intellectual footprint: how books shape national identity

Beyond his extensive entrepreneurial portfolio, Bình is also widely respected as a speaker, author and translator, especially in the areas of management, education, policy and…

  • Published: July 11, 20252:04 pm
  • Author Bui Quynh Hoa
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75% of South Korean adults don’t exercise enough, data shows

Findings make the country one of the most physically inactive populations in the world.

  • Published: July 11, 20259:34 am
  • Author Choi Jeong-yoon
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Where did Korea’s city cars go? Find out in 2 minutes

The segment, which saw annual sales of over 200,000 units and left iconic models like the Tico and Matiz, has continued to decline, dropping another 32 percent to just 36,989…

  • Published: July 9, 202510:49 am
  • Author Lim Jae-seong
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Facing intrusive demands from your employer? Here’s what you can do

Intrusive policies can backfire, causing reputational damage and reduced staff engagement; employees should know their rights and push back.

  • Published: July 8, 202510:52 am
  • Author Megan Wee
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More students in Singapore juggle studying and working to support their families

For some students, working part-time is a choice they make to help supplement their family’s income.

  • Published: July 7, 20259:52 am
  • Author Dillon Loh
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Japanese retirees invigorate their post-work lives by making their community debuts

Some municipalities in Japan have implemented ordinances aimed at building a society where senior citizens can live happily in their local communities.

  • Published: July 3, 202511:09 am
  • Author Rie Hayashi

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