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China’s retail apps could change the way we shop

by Mark Greeven November 18, 2021November 18, 2021

China’s dominance in manufacturing has made it the factory of the world. The subsequent economic growth enriched an ever-expanding middle class, and the country’s retail industry has quickly adapted to supply a growing appetite for consumption. Some of these developments in the way people spend their money, powered by the latest technology, will soon be […]

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AT Finance, Indonesia

Woman weighing 350kg will need forklift to get to hospital

by Asia Times staff January 15, 2019February 18, 2020

Zhu Wenyan (L) and Liu Xinyi play with a corgi at the Hello Corgi Cafe in Shanghai. Photo: AFP

China, Shanghai

Short-legged dogs shine at Shanghai cafe

by Agence France-Presse December 29, 2018February 18, 2020

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France, Japan, Middle East, Northeast Asia, South Korea, World

Japan’s anti-laziness method and the mind’s car syndrome

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Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Syria, Turkey, United Kingdom, World

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Actor Henry Golding and his wife Liv Lo arrive at the premiere of 'Crazy Rich Asians' at the Capitol Theatre in Singapore on August 21, 2018. Photo: AFP / Roslan Rahman

AT Finance, Japan, Malaysia, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Singapore, World

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by Keshia Badalge August 28, 2018February 18, 2020

Battle of the Bands

India, Pakistan, South Asia, World

‘Pepsi Battle of the Bands’ makes a powerful return

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India, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, World

Reham Khan’s book controversial, but also courageous

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AT Finance, European Union, India, Israel, Malaysia, Mexico, Middle East, Nepal, South Asia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Kingdom, World

‘Death-check’, a practical reality check

by Raja Murthy September 25, 2017

Representational image. Photo: iStock

India, South Asia

Chicken-loving rail worker’s leave application goes viral

by Asia Times staff June 22, 2017February 18, 2020

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India, South Asia, World

Odisha girl to represent India in beauty pageants

by Asia Times staff May 29, 2017February 18, 2020

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Uncategorized

The miserable case of the unhappiness surge in Japan

by Peter Langan May 23, 2017

Property dreams on toast... Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Uncategorized

`Avocado-free diet key to millennial property dream’

by Ben Richardson May 16, 2017

Donatella Versace. Photo: AFP

China, Hong Kong, Italy, Macau, Middle East, Shanghai, World

Versace makes its play for Greater China’s cashed-up youth

by David Zhu April 22, 2017February 18, 2020

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Beijing, China, Hong Kong, World

Gritty Leeds given an upscale Asian makeover

by Richard Cook March 31, 2017February 18, 2020

Soviet-era watches offer collectors more than just a chance for gain; they can also give up unique insights into history. Photo:

AT Finance, European Union, Indonesia, Malaysia, Russia, Singapore, United Kingdom, World

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by Pavan Shamdasani March 4, 2017February 18, 2020

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AT Finance, Australia, China, Guangzhou, Malaysia, Middle East, Oceania, South Asia

Mom knows best when it comes to the right recipe

by Elissa James March 4, 2017February 18, 2020

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Middle East, Russia, World

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by Ben Richardson March 4, 2017February 18, 2020

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India, Middle East, South Asia

Family matters in Indian film but the cream also rises

by Amrita Mukherjee February 27, 2017February 18, 2020

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