Korea is still split on whether or not to eat dog meat

South Koreans have been eating boshintang, or dog meat stew, for a long time to beat the heat during "chobok," the start of the hottest days of summer according to the lunar calendar. This year, "chobok" is on July 11.

But Koreans are still split on the question. Som...

As rate increases approach, stocks find it difficult to advance.

Despite the dollar reaching multi-week highs, Asian stock markets were pinned near seven-week lows on Thursday due to investors' concerns that interest rates would need to keep increasing and remaining high to stop inflation in the wake of a slew of positive economic data. The broadest MSCI m...

Tinder adds additional security measures, including an Incognito Mode.

Tinder has introduced a slew of new tools, as well as enhancements to its existing "Does This Bother You?" and "Are You Sure?" capabilities, to combat hate speech, sexual exploitation, and harassment on its platform. These are highlighted by a new Incognito Mode, which allows ...

These "warrior meals" have been shown to reduce toxic build up in the body, strengthen the immune system, and counteract the effects of air pollution

There's no reason to restate the obvious: lowering our exposure to air pollution, which has been linked to cancer, premature death, and other cardiac diseases, is crucial. The size of particles is directly linked to their propensity to cause health problems," Dr. M S Kanwar, Senior Consu...

Don't commit these mistakes before, during, or after a meal

To a large extent, our fitness, sleep, and dietary routines determine our overall health. To this end, many health professionals recommend making some simple changes to your daily routine in order to improve your overall health and well-being. But today we're going to talk about food and how ...

During Korea's World Cup game, crowd control measures keep fans safe

No incidents were recorded in the fan zone in downtown Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square, where supporters of the Korean national football team congregated during its first match in the Qatar World Cup on Thursday night, despite growing public anxiety over crowd safety.

According to author...

Employers need to know about COVID-19 measures at work starting April 26, 2022

The Ministry of Manpower ("MOM"), the Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF), and the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) (collectively, the "Tripartite Partners") have issued a revised set of guidelines for employers on the COVID-19 measures to be implemented at the...

UAE’s Right Health Celebrates Ramadan by Distributing Iftar Meals

Right Health, the fastest growing healthcare in the United Arab Emirates, began the holy month of Ramadan by distributing Iftar meals in the labor camp areas of DIP, Jebel Ali, Jurf, and Sonapur in the UAE. More than two thousand meals were distributed before the call to prayer. Right Health beli...

Updated safe management measures for sports and physical activities will go into effect on March 29

Sport Singapore (Sport SG) modified its sports and physical exercise and activities safe management measures (SMM) guidelines on March 27, after the announcement by the Ministry Task Force (MTF) on March 24 of the relaxing of community SMMs. The new Sport SG SMM standards will be implemented on M...

51 citizens arrested during the COVID-19 riots by the Dutch police

During the violent riots over the government's coronavirus measures, the Dutch police have arrested 48 people on the second night of the riots on November 21. The riots started after the government announced a partial lockdown due to the surge in cases.

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Three killed in Oman, as Cyclone Shaheen strikes on Sunday

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• Cyclone Shaheen slammed into Oman on Sunday
• Around 2,700 people put up in emergency shelters

Tropical Cyclone Shaheen strikes Oman on Sunday, killing three people. These ferocious winds and heavy rainfall caused flooding i...

Plant-based Meat Market was Valued at US$ 4892.34 Mn in 2020

Absolute Markets Insights (AMI) reports a robust forecast for the plant-based meat market during the 2021-2029 period. In its newly released report, AMI anticipates the market will grow at a CAGR of 17.89%.

COVID-19 Pandemic is expected to Have a Positive Impact

60% of greenhouse gases from food production are emitted from meat

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• Meat accounts for 60% of green house emissions in food production
• 29% of emissions come from the cultivation of plant-based foods

The global food production is responsible for a third of all planet-heating gases which are ...

MCDONALD’S OFFERS BTS MEAL IN SOUTH KOREA

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• McDonald’s in celebrity collaboration with K-pop’s famous group BTS went on sale in South Korea, the US, and in 10 other nations.
• The meal is the first celebrity collaboration that is on sale globally.
• The TV c...

ANIMAL RIGHTS GROUP BLOCKADES McDonald’s DISTRIBUTION CENTRES IN UK

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• The animal rights group in UK are blockading the distribution centres of McDonald’s in United Kingdom
• Around 50 protestors had been using bamboo structures and trucks for stopping the lorries to leave the distribution centres of McDo...

SEOUL MAYOR DISCUSSES INTRODUCTION OF FREE MEALS AT KINDERGARTENS IN CABINET

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• Seoul Mayor discusses introduction of free meal at kindergarten in Cabinet.
• The mayor has asked the central govt. to help come up with a plan for the cost of meals.
• The average cost of meals at kindergartens in Seoul is s...

GOVERNORS OF TOKYO, KYOTO, OKINAWA ENHANCES THEIR COVID-19 MEASURES

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• Governors of Tokyo. Kyoto, Okinawa enhances their COVID-19 measures.
• The restaurants and bars in densely populated areas will have to close by 8 p.m.
• Large events will be capped with an attendance of a maximum of 5,000 pe...

AMAZON ONLINE INDIA WAS BIGGEST E-SHOPPING ADVERTISER IN 2020

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• In the online shopping category of E-commerce, Amazon Online India was the biggest advertiser in 2020.
• Compared to 2019, ad volumes of online shopping (mostly Amazon) on TV grew by 5% in 2020.

As per a Television Audience ...

HEALTH BENEFITS OF CONSUMING EEL FISH

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• Health benefits of consuming eel fish.
• Eel is found to contain nutrients that are higher than any type of meat.
• Eel fish helps to lower cholesterol, blood pressure, and chances of arthritis.
• Eel has been found ...

NARA MEDICAL UNI. TO HOST ‘MOCK COCKTAIL PARTY’ WITH COVID-19 MEASURES

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• Nara Medical Uni. to host ‘mock cocktail party’ with COVID-19 measures.
• Around 30 people will be attending the event.
• A review session will be held after the party to discuss the effectiveness of such preventi...