Stop complaining, says billionaire investor Charlie Munger: ‘Everybody’s five times better off than they used to be’
The billionaire investor can’t understand why people today aren’t more content with what they have, especially after the struggles of previous generations.
Moscow to Kyiv: Meet Russia’s demands or we will impose them
Russia’s foreign minister lashed out saying Kyiv and the West sought to destroy his country and Ukraine must meet Moscow’s demands or its army will.
China turns to lemons, peaches and traditional medicine in wake of Covid wave
Covid cases in China saw a spike following the country’s relaxation of strict Covid rules – but so are the prices of TCM and certain fruits.
Taiwan to extend compulsory military service, official says, as China shows air power
The office of Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said she will call a national security meeting on Tuesday morning to discuss reinforcing the island’s civil defense.
Hit by climate change, farmers in Cambodia are risking everything on microfinance loans
Crop failures from erratic weather and wildfires are leading farmers to take out loans to survive, with their land — and therefore livelihood — as collateral.
Here are the countries Chinese tourists want to visit the most
Now that China is set to reopen its borders, locals are rushing to plan overseas travel for the Lunar New Year in late January, according to Trip.com Group.
China to scrap quarantine for international travelers in an essential end of zero-Covid
China announced Monday that starting Jan. 8, 2023, travelers will no longer need to quarantine upon arrival on the mainland.
An Indian tech unicorn’s founders share 3 tips for success — including a ‘hit by a bus’ plan
The founders of sports tech start-up Dream Sports explain why workers who reach out to other employees during “unplug” time must pay a fine of about $1,200.
Japan retail sales up for 9th month led by tourism help
A recovery in private consumption, which makes up more than half of Japan’s economy, is key to driving growth in the economy, which unexpectedly shrank in Q3.
Asia markets rise as China says it will end quarantine for inbound travelers
China officially said it will end quarantine for inbound travelers — symbolizing an end to its zero-Covid policy that it’s held for nearly three years.
