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In response to the disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, businesses in Southeast Asia are turning to diversification, such as expanding into logistics, to survive. Startups like Quincus are playing a crucial role in helping companies navigate the unique challenges of the region's supply chain. By leveraging innovation, data, and technology, startups are driving the evolution of the supply chain industry in Southeast Asia, ultimately leading to increased efficiency and resilience in the face of...

Since Trump's reelection, his cabinet appointments have sparked debates on U.S.-China policy, with mixed signals on human rights vs. business interests causing uncertainty among policymakers. Xi Jinping's invitation to Trump's inauguration has outraged Uyghur Americans, signaling a potential shift towards prioritizing diplomacy over human rights. Advocates fear that the U.S. may compromise on human rights in exchange for economic gains, jeopardizing its credibility as a global leader on freedom and justice. Full Article

Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove has been discharged from the hospital after surgery to implant a removable heart starter device following his collapse during a Serie A match. Bove will have the option to remove the Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) and return to playing in Serie A. Christian Eriksen, who also had an ICD fitted after a cardiac arrest, was unable to continue playing for Inter Milan and eventually joined Brentford after his contract was terminated....

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids at 19 locations in Mumbai, Delhi, and Gurugram as part of a Rs 137 crore embezzlement case involving Dentsu India and Suumaya Group, uncovering cash, foreign currency, and gold bars. The investigation relates to fraudulent financial transactions tied to the Need to Feed programme, with allegations of inflated turnover and stock price manipulation. Dentsu India has denied involvement in the alleged fraud, emphasizing cooperation with authorities and previous reporting...

Chinese university students in the UK face significant integration challenges, including English language proficiency issues, unfamiliarity with non-Chinese social media, and a lack of targeted career support from universities, as highlighted in a report by HEPI and Uoffer Global. With Chinese students accounting for a quarter of international students in the UK and contributing £2.3 billion annually in tuition fees, British institutions are urged to enhance support services to improve integration, benefiting both the campus...

In response to Bashar al-Assad being granted asylum in Russia, European governments began closing their doors to Syrian refugees. Germany and Austria froze more than 50,000 asylum applications, signaling a shift in their approach. The move comes as a direct result of Assad finding refuge in Moscow, leading to a reevaluation of refugee acceptance policies in Europe. Full Article