It was 3am on a Monday (don’t judge) when I sought out my first conversation companion – for work, of course, at the instruction of my editors to try it out. Such services are widely available on Chinese social media and retail platforms like Xiaohongshu and Taobao. “Here, you can find a voice and a … Read more
There was chaos in some parts of Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, as youths took over the Port Harcourt City council secretariat, demanding former Council chairpersons in the state to vacate office after their tenure expired on Monday. Governor Siminalayi Fubara, in a broadcast on Tuesday morning, directed heads of local government administration to … Read more
JOHOR BARU: Having primary schools were a certain race is the majority should not be an issue, as it is a system that has been inherited from the nation’s founding fathers, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said the matter should be approached with open heartedness and respect. ALSO READ: Preserve, nurture harmony … Read more
Lawyers spearheading hundreds of lawsuits accusing social media platforms of addicting youths say the protections that TikTok’s platform in China offers for children show that the popular video-sharing app could operate more responsibly in the US. But TikTok’s Beijing-based parent, ByteDance, is refusing to share information with the US lawyers about its platforms in China … Read more
SINGAPORE: Since March, students caught for the first time buying, using or possessing vapes will be referred to the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) and may be fined up to S$2,000. This was announced by the Health Ministry (MOH) and HSA in a joint press release on Tuesday (Apr 9), with the new measure aimed at … Read more
Experts warned that prolonged use could even lead users to develop a dependence on the products. While the energy inhalers are not illegal now, the authorities are monitoring the use of these devices to make sure they do not end up containing harmful substances such as nicotine or cannabis. ENSURING DEVICES ARE NOT MISUSED “Anything … Read more
“STABLE” ASSETS Gold jewellery was among the best-performing consumer goods in China last year, as the post-pandemic recovery lost its shine in the face of flagging domestic consumption and declining business confidence. A long-running property sector crisis and more recent stock market rout have further dented investors’ options. The market in central Shanghai where AFP … Read more
NOW WHAT CAN WE DO? Initially, I struggled to find ways to encourage my students to reflect and learn from their experiences. On one occasion, a student shared that she had difficulties navigating through her thoughts in reflection. She felt that she was not getting anywhere. I then realised that students may lack the conceptual … Read more
