Is it Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year? Depends on who you ask
by Hong Kong CNN — Last week, K-pop singer Danielle Marsh asked her online fans what they were doing for Chinese New Year. A profuse apology …
Tag: Asia
New Year holiday travel is increasing in China after the lifting of the Covid restrictions
CNN — China saw 226 million domestic trips during the Lunar New Year holiday, state media reported, a 74% increase from last year after the …
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Bankrupt crypto lender Genesis optimistic that it can resolve creditor disputes
NEW YORK, Jan 23 (Reuters) – A lawyer for bankrupt Genesis Global Capital said on Monday the cryptocurrency lender had some confidence it could resolve …
Japan is considering downgrading Covid-19 to the same level as seasonal flu
Tokyo CNN — Japan will consider downgrading Covid-19 to the same category as seasonal flu this spring, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced on Friday. Kishida …
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Crypto lending unit of Genesis files for US bankruptcy
Jan 19 (Reuters) – The lending unit of crypto firm Genesis filed for U.S. bankruptcy protection from creditors on Thursday, toppled by a market disruption …
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China’s video game makers are coming in from the cold as the crackdown eases
HONG KONG, Jan 20 (Reuters) – China’s end to a sweeping crackdown on the video game market is expected to breathe life back into the …
Taliban: Top female UN envoys visit Kabul to discuss ban on female aid workers
CNN — Some of the UN’s most senior female officials have met Taliban leaders in Kabul to discuss the ban on female aid workers, as …
Lunar New Year tourism hopes soar as Chinese stay home
BANGKOK (AP) – A hoped-for boom in Chinese tourism in Asia during next week’s Lunar New Year holiday appears to be more of a blip …
Indonesia: Warning issued on ‘dragon’s breath’ viral video trend
CNN — Indonesia is warning people against consuming liquid nitrogen after more than 20 children were injured by eating a street snack known as “dragon’s …
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Taiwanese chip maker UMC is imposing strict cost controls amid weak demand
Revenue in the 4th quarter +14.8% y/y, -10% q/q 2023 capex $3 billion versus $2.7 billion in 2022 “Challenging environment” will persist in Q1 TAIPEI, …