2 h. ago Gotta sell ‘em all: Malaysian offers Pokemon cards for US$441,993 or a Porsche

A collector has offered Malaysia’s growing trading-card community a chance to own a piece of Pokemon “history,” putting part of his rare trove up for sale for 1.87 million ringgit (US$441,993) with an alternative deal: he is willing to trade it for a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S plus additional cash. Damiral Imran listed his collection on social media, where he described it as “history, rarity and legacy in one vault”. According to screenshots from Shiny, a global card-valuation tracker, Damiral’s...

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22 h. ago Can the Philippines regain its tourism edge with revival of China e

The Philippines will revive its electronic visa programme for Chinese tourists next month, nearly two years after its abrupt suspension, as part of a broader push to boost lagging visitor arrivals and regain lost ground in the regional tourism race. The Philippine embassy in Beijing confirmed in a statement issued on October 15 that Chinese citizens – including those from Hong Kong and Macau – would again be able to apply for short-stay e-visas online for up to 14 days of travel for tourism or...

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23 h. ago UNESCO Regional Office for East Asia (UNESCO Beijing) Newsletter, 2025 Q3

UNESCO Regional Office for East Asia (UNESCO Beijing) Newsletter, 2025 Q3  unesco.org

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29 h. ago Japan Post stops forcing delivery staff to ride bicycles as punishment

Japan Post has scrapped a controversial practice of forcing delivery workers involved in minor accidents to complete their rounds by bicycle – even in extreme heat – after admitting the measure “could be perceived” as workplace harassment. The decision followed an internal investigation into an incident involving a delivery worker who was instructed to continue his rounds by bicycle for two weeks during a summer heatwave, despite daytime temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees...

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44 h. ago Riders from all around the world compete in 2025 Beijing Masters

Riders from all around the world compete in 2025 Beijing Masters  news.cgtn.com

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47 h. ago Overseas banks raise China GDP forecasts, say Beijing ‘on track’ for 2025 target

Several major banks forecast stronger economic growth for China this year, buoyed by third-quarter data showing slightly better-than-expected expansion despite domestic and external headwinds. Investment bank Goldman Sachs raised its full-year gross domestic product forecast for 2025 from 4.8 per cent to 4.9 per cent, noting that the government’s target of “around 5 per cent” remains “largely on track”. The bank also revised its estimate for 2026, up slightly from 4.2 per cent to 4.3 per cent,...

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48 h. ago Malaysia’s illegal firework trade under fire as ‘coconut’ explosive injures 22

What should have been an evening of light and celebration to mark Diwali in Malaysia descended into chaos on Monday after a fireworks blast injured 22 people, reigniting concerns over lax enforcement of a ban on high-powered explosives. The explosion in Kulim, northern Kedah state, left one man with a fractured skull while others suffered burns and broken bones, police said. Unconfirmed local media reports said other injuries included severed fingers and permanent hearing loss. Kulim district...

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53 h. ago Is Japan making tourism more expensive to deter unruly visitors?

Japan’s proposed increase in visa fees and departure tax is an attempt to balance between dealing with overtourism and deterring misbehaving visitors at “the bottom of the pyramid”, according to industry observers. The government believes the present fees for visas and departure taxes are low in comparison with international standards, with the Asahi newspaper reporting that the additional funds would be used on improving tourism infrastructure and the education sector. If implemented, the...

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65 h. ago Beijing Saimo Technology Appoints Trustee for 2025 H Share Award Trust Scheme

Beijing Saimo Technology Appoints Trustee for 2025 H Share Award Trust Scheme  TipRanks

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66 h. ago 3rd International Workshop spotlights MWA: Baird Medical leads global collaboration in Beijing Oct 17–18, 2025

3rd International Workshop spotlights MWA: Baird Medical leads global collaboration in Beijing Oct 17–18, 2025  Stock Titan

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68 h. ago 2025 'Study Beijing' Education Exhibition Coming Soon to Vietnam and Indonesia!

2025 'Study Beijing' Education Exhibition Coming Soon to Vietnam and Indonesia!  The Manila Times

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2 d. ago Photo Beijing 2025 celebrates global vision and cultural connections

Photo Beijing 2025 celebrates global vision and cultural connections  China Daily

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3 d. ago Press Conference for 2025 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit Held in Beijing

Press Conference for 2025 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit Held in Beijing  Yahoo Finance

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3 d. ago 2025 Beijing Int'l Week of Intangible Culture Heritage draws projects from over 60 overseas participants

2025 Beijing Int'l Week of Intangible Culture Heritage draws projects from over 60 overseas participants  bastillepost.com

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4 d. ago Why a US$70 day trip to Johor is now Singaporeans’ favourite leisure hack

Every month, Rachel Tan, a 53-year-old Singaporean tutor, boards a bus across the 1km (0.6 mile) causeway for a day trip to Malaysia’s Johor state, where she stocks up on groceries and treats herself to lunch and a film. Thanks to streamlined immigration procedures, she rarely needs to present her passport, using a QR code to pass the checkpoint before catching a complimentary shuttle bus that whisks her to R&F Mall. The entire day out, including shopping, typically costs her about 300 ringgit...

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4 d. ago 2025 'Study in Beijing' Education Exhibition Coming Soon to Vietnam and Indonesia! Face

2025 'Study in Beijing' Education Exhibition Coming Soon to Vietnam and Indonesia! Face-to-face with Beijing's Top Universities - Unlock Your Study-Abroad Opportunities  The Manila Times

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5 d. ago Why Beijing Media Corporation Limited (BME) stock is listed among top recommendations

Why Beijing Media Corporation Limited (BME) stock is listed among top recommendations - 2025 Support & Resistance & Weekly Watchlist for Hot Stocks  Trung tâm Dự báo KTTV quốc gia

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5 d. ago Is Beijing Jingkelong Company Limited (G2M) stock inflation resilient

Is Beijing Jingkelong Company Limited (G2M) stock inflation resilient - 2025 Technical Overview & Expert Approved Momentum Ideas  Trung tâm Dự báo KTTV quốc gia

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5 d. ago Outrage over celebrity revels at South Korean breast cancer event

A breast cancer awareness fundraiser by a South Korean high fashion magazine has come under fire for focusing too much on the celebrities and not on the cause itself. Photos and videos of celebrities such as BTS’ V and RM, Aespa’s Karina and Lovely Runner actor Byeon Woo-seok drinking and partying at W Korea’s “Love Your W 2025” breast cancer awareness campaign at the Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul’s Jongno district on Wednesday sparked criticism that the event looked more like a fashion party than...

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5 d. ago 2025 Financial Street Forum: Beijing to host global talks on high

2025 Financial Street Forum: Beijing to host global talks on high-quality development  news.cgtn.com

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