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LifestyleHiring of overeducated China graduate at crematorium sparks renewed debate over country’s dire youth job market
Master's degree holders from China's top universities among applicants Cremation workers among those who qualify for secure job, good salary A graduate in China with a master's degree who was offered a job as a funeral cremator has reinstated the country's high rate of youth unemployment at the centre of public debate. At the end of April, Guangzho...
LifestyleRanked: Europe’s most extraordinary archaeological discoveries
From the storied shores of Scandinavia to the ancient cities of the Mediterranean, we've picked out Europe's 30 most compelling archaeological finds.
LifestyleBacklash against China-made Kobe Bryant booze, firm accused of disrespecting late NBA legend, infringing copyright
Videos promote alcohol dedicated to late sporting hero without permission Bottles of booze wrapped in LA Laker's jersey design cost up to US$110 A wine company in China has been accused of "disrespect" and copyright infringement for producing an alcoholic drink named after the late US basketball legend Kobe Bryant. The company, Guizhou Kobe Wine, p...
LifestyleWhat is Buddha’s Birthday and where can you celebrate the holiday in Hong Kong in 2024?
Buddha's Birthday is celebrated on the eighth day of the fourth lunar month, which this year lands on May 15 - a public holiday in Hong Kong Events to celebrate the festival will take place across the city, including Buddha bathing rituals, lantern lighting, and the Cheung Chau Bun Festival In Hong Kong, Buddha's Birthday is celebrated on the eight...
LifestyleUS$800,000 lost model of Star Trek’s USS Enterprise, found in a storage locker, sails into the unknown with lawsuit
A model of the USS Enterprise, prototype for the version used in the opening credits of TV series Star Trek and believed lost for 45 years, turned up in 2023 The men who found the US$800,000 model were persuaded not to auction it but to sell it for less to the son of the series' creator. Now they're suing for fraud In April, Heritage Auctions heral...
Lifestyle2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST Enters Production With 440 Miles Of Range
The first retail-oriented version of the all-electric Silverado is being built at GM’s Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center in Michigan.
Lifestyle2025 Kia EV6: Bigger Battery, Different Face, Fingerprint Reader
The facelifted EV crossover also brings extra buttons inside for the heated and ventilated seats.
LifestyleKorean fine dining in a Singaporean car showroom: chef of 3-Michelin-star spot in US curates new restaurant’s menu
Na Oh is no ordinary Korean restaurant - it is set in a US$295 million car showroom in Singapore and will have a menu curated by Korean-American chef Corey Lee The restaurant will serve dishes made with ingredients grown in a smart farm within the building and 'deliver the best versions of traditional dishes', Lee says Would you deliberately make y...
Lifestyle2025 Kia EV3: Everything We Know – Price, Range, Specs & More
Here’s everything we know about what’s expected to become one of the most popular electric crossovers.
LifestyleTour the world's small but mighty tiny homes
From a floating micro-home to a state-of-the-art pod, the world's best tiny homes that don't compromise on anything.
LifestyleChina extends visa-free travel for 12 countries until 2025
China has extended its visa-free travel programme for citizens of 12 countries until December 31, 2025. This visa waiver extension aims to boost tourism and cultural exchange between China and these nations. Nationals from Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Netherlands, Spain, and Switzerland can now visit China for short-term trips free of visa restraints. China had dropped visa requirements for...
LifestyleWhy do people in China use opium poppies in cooking? Restaurant chefs secretly sprinkle ‘spice’ on food despite ban
Red flowering plant holds powerful place in psyche of Chinese people Chefs, domestic cooks still add its ground-down form to pep up dishes The poppy plant has a bitter history in China and the recent jailing for six months of a woman who grew it for hotpot cooking has stirred controversial memories. Poppies contain opiates like codeine and morphine...
Lifestyle4 places in Pontian Johor you and your loved ones might enjoy exploring!
If you’re thinking about a trip with your loved ones, Pontian might just be the... The post 4 places in Pontian Johor you and your loved ones might enjoy exploring! appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News
LifestyleHow Infernal Affairs II and III tried to emulate the success of the original with Andy Lau and Tony Leung, but couldn’t
With Andy Lau as a triad who infiltrates the police and Tony Leung Chiu-wai as a cop undercover in a gang, Infernal Affairs was a box-office hit in Hong Kong The 2002 film ended with Leung's character dying, so the filmmakers had their work cut out when they were unexpectedly asked to make two follow-up films Even though one of the key characters w...
LifestyleYamaha's YZF-R15M Sportbike Could Be the Perfect Beginner Sportbike
Who doesn’t love a lightweight, sporty machine?
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