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Discover the median household income across 20 of the most populous American metropolises
According to the Pew Research Center, the middle class has been steadily declining over the past half century as a growing number of Americans have moved into the higher or lower income categories. According to the most recent statistics from 2021, the percentage of the population that is conside...
A final farewell to the Paris Metro Pass
Numerous artists have been influenced by it, and it has even been used as the inspiration for a certain type of bikini wax. Unfortunately, the iconic Paris metro ticket will soon be going the way of the dodo.
The little rectangular card has been used for 120 years without fail, but now ...
Healthcare System of Bangkok to Be Upgraded
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the Ministry of Public Health have joined forces to revamp Bangkok's primary healthcare system. The main healthcare system in Bangkok will be upgraded. Bangkok's vice-governor said on Friday that the measure intends to increase residents&#...
First Health Alliance Of Australia
To promote the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the Research Alliance for Urban Goori Health will bring together a research organization, a health service, and a primary health care provider. Cancer care, rehabilitation programs, and novel modes of treatment, such as hospi...
TOKYO ASSEMBLY GROUPS VOTE AGAINST THE CANCELLATION OF SUMMER OLYMPICS
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- Tokyo assembly groups vote against the cancellation of Summer Olympics.
- The Tokyo Metropolitan assembly groups include Tokyoites First, the Liberal Democratic Party, and Komeito, JCP, and CDP.
- The Tokyoites First group su...
SEOUL’S LOCAL GOVT. SEIZED CRYPTOCURRENCIES OF TAX DELINQUENTS
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- Seoul’s local govt. seized cryptocurrencies of tax delinquents.
- The city government found the cryptocurrencies of 1,566 individuals.
- More than 25 billion won (US$22 million) in virtual assets from 676 of them were s...
TOKYO’S 90% OF COVID-19 CASES IN MID-APRIL WERE VARIANT INFECTIONS
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- Tokyo’s 90% of COVID-19 cases in mid-April were variant infections.
- The metropolitan govt. revealed the data on April 22.
- Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Public Health reported the data.
- The proportion of...
UTO CONSULTANCY OF BANGALORE METRO PHASE-2 AWARDED TO SYSTRA
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- BMRCL invited bids for Bangalore Metro Phase-2 construction in MAY 2020.
- BMRCL wanted completion in 30 months.
- UTO Consultancy has been awarded to Systra.
- BMRCL plans the phased operations of BMRCL Phase-2 project UTO ...
JAPAN GOVT. LIKELY TO DECIDE ON COVID-19 STATE OF EMERGENCY SITUATION
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- Japan govt. likely to decide on COVID-19 state of emergency situation.
- The decision may be made on Thursday whether to stick to the emergency or end it.
- Prime Minister Suga is set to have a meeting with his Cabinet members to d...
GOVERNOR OF TOKYO EXPRESSED CAUTION ABOUT LIFTING STATE OF EMERGENCY
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- Governor of Tokyo expressed caution about lifting state of emergency.
- The COVID-19 state of emergency is expected to end in the metropolitan region this weekend.
- The Tokyo governor expects daily new cases to fall to 70 pe...
S. KOREAN GOVT. EASES RESTRICTIONS ON RESTAURANTS, GYMS, CAFÉ
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- S. Korean govt. eases restrictions on restaurants, gyms, café.
- The restrictions have been eased for areas located outside greater Seoul.
- The above establishments will be allowed to stay open until 10 p.m from Monda...
LOCAL GOVERNORS IN JAPAN ASK CENTRAL GOVT. TO PROVIDE COVID-19 VACCINE PLANS
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- Local governors in Japan ask central govt. to provide COVID-19 vaccine plans.
- The central govt. has so far not provided any details of when the vaccines will be available.
- The National Governors' Association vowed to ...
DRIVERLESS METRO TRAINS IN CHINA LEVERAGE TECHNOLGY ON NEVER-ENDING TUNNNEL STRETCHES
- Many wide-eyed Metro passengers on newly opened Line 15 board the train as close to the front as possible to get an unblocked view of the lit tunnels as the train passes through. That view is no longer obstructed by the driver’s cabin.
- The delightful experience of viewing...
JAPAN GOVT. HAS DECIDED TO EXTEND THE STATE OF EMERGENCY UNTIL MARCH 7
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- Japan Govt. has decided to extend the state of emergency until March 7.
- Hospitals in the country continue to remain under pressure to surge in patients.
- Tochigi prefecture will be removed from the state of emergency as th...
KEIDANREN REPORTS ONLY 37% OF FIRMS MET WITH GOVT.’S TELEWORKING REQUESTS
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- Keidanren reports only 37% of firms met with govt.’s teleworking requests.
- In the Tokyo metropolitan area, the number of people commuting decreased by 40 percent.
- Feb. 7 is the supposed date for the end date of the ...
SHIBUYA’S PUBLIC HOSPITAL TURNED COVID-19 CENTER CAUSE DIFFICULTIES FOR EXPECTING MOTHERS
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- Shibuya’s public hospital turned COVID-19 center cause difficulties for expecting mothers.
- Reportedly around 200 women were scheduled to give birth in the public hospital in Shibuya Ward.
- They are now forced to find...
JAPAN REPORTS COVID-19 PATIENTS RECUPERATING AT HOME TO REACH 30,208
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- Japan reports COVID-19 patients recovering at home to reach 30,208.
- On Wednesday the figure was 1.7 times that of the previous week.
- In the few prefectures, the number of bed occupancy situations has reached Stage 4. ...
JAPAN LIKELY TO DECLARE A STATE OF EMERGENCY IN OSAKA, KYOTO AND HYOGO PREFECTURE
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- Japan likely to declare a state of emergency in Osaka, Kyoto, and Hyogo prefecture.
- The decision for the same will be made probably by this week.
- On Monday around 4,800 COVID-19 cases were reported in the country. ...
CHINESE SCIENTISTS SET UP AN INTEGRATED QUANTUM NETWORK FOR OVER 4,600 KM
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- Chinese scientists set up an integrated quantum network for over 4,600 km.
- The network combines 700 fiber and two ground-to-satellite links.
- The research has been led by the University of Science and Technology of China.<...
JAPAN DECLARES A STATE OF EMERGENCY IN TOKYO OVER INCREASING COVID-19 INFECTIONS
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- Japan declares a state of emergency in Tokyo over increasing COVID-19 infections.
- The emergency will be effective from Friday to Feb. 7, 2021.
- There will no punishment for those who might fail to comply with the emergency...