The recent major earthquake in Myanmar on March 28 has sparked significant concerns—especially regarding its potential impact on the oil and gas pipelines that connect Myanmar to China. These pipelines are a key component of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
The Crew Dragon mission of SpaceX has successfully concluded! Four astronauts have safely returned to Earth after an extended mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), far longer than initially planned. Especially, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore had to stay in space for an incredible 9 months, instead of the originally planned 8 days.
Japan is currently facing a rising cost of living, but workers seem to have received some good news. In January 2025, the base wage increased by 3.1%, marking the highest wage increase in 32 years. This increase is due to a strong labor market and unions pushing for higher pay to offset the effects of inflation.
DBS Group, Singapore’s leading bank, is preparing to reduce its workforce by 4,000 positions over the next 3 years due to AI replacing human jobs, particularly among contract workers and temporary staff.
Currently, studying an MBA in the U.S. is undergoing significant changes as many universities are beginning to reduce the number of international students admitted, in line with the “America First” policy of the U.S. government, especially during the presidency of Donald Trump. This has involved cuts in financial support and stricter visa regulations to limit the number of immigrants and international students.
Lately, if you pay close attention, you might notice that many Korean celebrities and public figures have passed away due to stress and pressure. This reflects a major societal issue in the country because, in reality, South Korea is one of the countries with the highest suicide rates in the world.
If you’re planning a trip to Japan, be cautious! Influenza is currently rampant. How should you prepare to travel with peace of mind?
If you’re planning to visit Japan soon, make sure to check the situation carefully! Japan is currently experiencing its worst flu outbreak in 26 years, with over 9.5 million cases reported in just 144 days. Recently, Taiwanese actress “Barbie Hsu” tragically passed away due to complications from the flu, raising concerns that this year’s flu season might be more severe than usual.
Netflix, the number one streaming platform, has announced a price increase for subscriptions in the United States, Canada, Argentina, and Portugal after adding 19 million new members in the last quarter of 2024, far exceeding expectations. This brings Netflix’s total global membership to 302 million, solidifying its position in the entertainment market with no competition in sight.
Bitcoin’s price hit a new record again on January 20, 2025, reaching 109,241 dollars, up 5.5% on the same day as “Donald Trump” vowed to take office as the 47th U.S. president. Other crypto coins such as Ether and XRP also rose simultaneously.
On January 1, Miss Thapanee Kiatpaiboon, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) revealed that in 2024, more than 35.4 million foreign tourists came to Thailand, an increase of 26% over the previous year, and generated revenue of 1.67 trillion baht, an increase of 34%. In 2025, the tourist numbers goal is 40 million people, in which the revenue from foreign tourists will reach an all-time high of 1.98-2.23 trillion baht, along with encouraging more domestic visitors through the “Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism & Sports Year 2025” campaign.
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