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· Carl Samson
Why Asians Are at High Risk for Heart Disease Even if They’re ‘Normal’ Weight
A study published this week reveals that Asians, along with African-Americans and Hispanics, have high risk factors for heart disease even with normal weight. Researchers studied data from 2,622 Caucasian, 1,893 African-American, 1,496 Hispanic, 803 Chinese-American and 803…
· Carl Samson
Thai Army Recruit Allegedly Beaten to Death for Waking Up Late
The devastated mother of a Thai army conscript who met an untimely death was told that her son was killed just because he woke up late. Now, Renu Mhodrakee said her family awaits justice for son Private Yuthinan Boonniam, The Nation reported.
· Ryan General
Makeup Guru Perfectly Cosplays Each Sailor Moon Character in Stunning Transformations
Sailor Moon, the manga/anime about cosmic-powered teen girls, was a huge hit in the United States and the rest of the world when it aired in the 90s. It was among the first batch of Japanese anime that introduced the genre to young audiences worldwide. Sailor Moon has become so…
· Khier Casino
Vogue Model Allegedly Commits Suicide in College Dorm Room
Model and medical student Raudha Athif, known as the “Maldivian Girl With Aqua Blue Eyes,” was found by her classmates hanging from a ceiling fan in her dorm room on Wednesday. Athif, 21, was a second-year student at Islami Bank Medical College in Bangladesh. She is believed to…
· King Malleta
Chinese Doctors Successfully Give Patient New Ear After Growing One on His Arm
A doctor from China successfully replaced a man’s lost ear by growing it on the patient’s arm and attaching it back to his head. The patient, surnamed Ji, lost his ear one year ago in a car accident. Fortunately for him, he did not lose his hearing so he was fit for a complete…
· Ryan General
China Bans Burqas and ‘Abnormal’ Beards in Largest Muslim Region in the Country
China passed a new regulation on Wednesday that officially bans wearing burqas and ‘abnormal’ beards in the Muslim province of Xinjiang. The prohibitions are among 15 types of behaviors that are identified by Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous region’s top legislative body to be…
· Ryan General
Chinese Fisherman Caught Butchering Endangered Baby Dolphin on the Street
Disturbing images of a chopped up baby dolphin on a street in China has enraged netizens after going viral on local social media. Sliced chunk pieces of the dolphin are seen lying in blood-soaked containers being peddled by fishermen in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, Shanghaiist…
· Carl Samson
‘Crazy’ Man Embarks on 235-Day Run From Germany to China to Bring Countries Closer
A 44-year-old German fitness enthusiast has set out on a long run from Hamburg to Shanghai to “break down prejudice” against China. Kai Markus left Elbphilharmonie, Hamburg’s newly-opened concert hall, on March 12 to start his 12,000-kilometer (7,456-mile) journey. He believes…
· Khier Casino
China is Blaming Global Warming for Higher Than Average Sea Levels
China’s coastal regions have recorded an annual sea level increase of 3.2 millimeters per year since 1980, a greater increase than the global average. In its annual report published on Wednesday, the country’s State Oceanic Administration said that sea temperatures rose by an…
· Max Chang
People Can’t Get Over How GINORMOUS This Freaking Chicken Is
Twitter erupted today after the following video was uploaded. Am I the only person wondering why this chicken is so damn big pic.twitter.com/ZIWmEL2h2w
· Carl Samson
Foreigners Can Now Get 5-Year Work Permits in China
China’s has become more welcoming to international workers who may be committed to long-term service. Foreigners working in the country for at least two consecutive years may now apply for a five-year work permit, the Ministry of Public Security announced last week.
· Ryan General
Korean Make-Up Guru Effortlessly Transforms Herself Into Kylie Jenner
South Korean beauty blogger Hye-Min Park has the uncanny ability to transform herself into anyone she desires, and it is nothing short of magical. Known by her nickname Pony Makeup, she has conquered the social media scene at home, amassing 3.3 million Instagram followers and…
· Carl Samson
Sexual Assault on Japanese School Girls is So Bad, It’s Seen as ‘Normal’
For the longest time, the phenomenon called “chikan”, or groping, has been acceptable in most of Japan, especially in public transportation. Frequent victims of this extremely revolting practice include schoolgirls, who have unfortunately been objectified as stress-release…
· Ryan General
Woman Loses Arm and Leg After Fainting in Front of Subway Train
Tragedy befell a Chinese woman in New York after she fainted and fell onto the subway tracks at the Lexington Avenue and East 51st Street station on Wednesday. The woman, identified as 25-year-old Sophie Yu, was waiting for a southbound 6 subway train when she suddenly collapsed…
· Khier Casino
Korean Netizens Amazed After 221-Pound Woman’s Insane Transformation
In a YouTube video uploaded to dieting channel “DanoTV” which has since gone viral, South Korean university student Jinny revealed how she went from 100 kg (221 pounds) to 50 kg (110 pounds) by changing her eating habits. Jinny enjoyed chowing down on delivery chicken and beer…
· Ryan General
Japanese Teens Make Bank Selling Their Used Schoolgirl Uniforms Online
At the end of each school year, e-commerce sites in Japan see a sudden spike in the sale of a special commodity: second-hand schoolgirl uniforms. According to RocketNews24, teen Japanese girls who are willing to let go of their used outfits can earn some quick cash by selling…
· King Malleta
8-Year-Old Chinese Boy is Winning at Life Despite Not Having Arms
A boy in China has managed to ace his exam despite having no arms. So, what’s your excuse? Despite not having any arms, Jiang sits in front of his class and always pays attention in class. Not only did 8-year-old Jiang Tianjin manage to learn how to write using his feet, but his…
· Khier Casino
Wild Panda Sick of Eating Bamboos Eats Farmer’s Goat Instead
While pandas are known for eating the leaves and stems of bamboo trees, one wild giant panda branched out from its diet and ate a goat in Leshan in Southwest China’s Sichuan Province. Residents of Muping village spotted the wild panda roaming about nearby for 20 minutes last…
· Khier Casino
Two Toddlers Killed Instantly After Falling From Parent’s Arms in Chinese Mall
Two children aged between 2-3 years old fell from a courtyard on the fourth floor of a Chinese shopping mall in Tianjin on Sunday night and died instantly. The incident happened around 9 p.m. when an unidentified parent was holding the two children near to a glass barrier at the…
· Ryan General
Former Football Player Becomes a Massive Chinese Superstar For Obvious Reasons
Ten years ago, aspiring American football player Matthew Knowles had set his sights on making it big in the NFL. Little did he know that a different career would take him to superstardom on the other side of the world. Following a successful football career in college, the then…
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Company · Korea · NYSE:CPNG
Coupang
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GoTo Group
GoTo is the app Indonesia runs on — Gojek rides, Tokopedia shopping, and GoPay wallets woven into daily life for the world's fourth-most-populous country.
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Grab
Grab is the everyday super-app of Southeast Asia — rides, food, and payments in one wallet across eight countries, the way hundreds of millions actually move and eat.
Company · Korea · KRX:035720
Kakao
Kakao touches messaging, webtoons, music, and entertainment distribution in everyday Korean digital life.
Company · China · HKEX:1024
Kuaishou
Kuaishou is China's number-two short-video platform, where livestream selling turned everyday creators into a shopping channel and rewired how goods get sold.
Company · Korea · KRX:035420
Naver
One of the layers behind Webtoon, LINE, Snow.
Company · Japan · TYO:4755
Rakuten Group
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