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Screen to reality: South Korea targets K-pop, K-drama tourism boom
Deep in South Korea's hinterlands lies a perfect replica of 1900s Seoul: welcome to Sunshine Land, the latest K-drama theme park to cash in on booming K-culture tourism.
Asian markets mixed as Nvidia falls short of hopes, eyes on Trump
Asian markets were mixed Thursday as another blockbuster earnings from chip titan Nvidia smashed forecasts but still left investors disappointed, while sentiment was also being swayed by geopolitical concerns. Markets in Asia were mixed in early trade, with Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Sydney, Taipei and Manila in negative territory, while Singapore, Seoul, Wellington and Jakarta slipped.
Civil war economy hits Myanmar garment workers
As civil war pounds Myanmar's economy and drives up prices, garment worker Wai Wai often starts her shift making clothes for international brands on an empty stomach. It is a rare bright spot in an economy crippled by the military's 2021 coup and subsequent slide into civil war.
Archegos founder jailed for 18 years for massive fraud: US media
The founder of US investment firm Archegos, Bill Hwang, was jailed for 18 years on Wednesday for a multibillion-dollar fraud that contributed to the fund's 2021 implosion, US media reported. "The sentence has to reflect the seriousness of the event," said judge Alvin Hellerstein according to The New York Times, which also reported the 18-year prison sentence.
Bauchi governor announces date to start N70,000 minimum wage payments
Bauchi state governor Bala Mohammed has announced that payment of the new minimum wage will commence in November 2024, alongside efforts to tackle poverty.
3 Nigerian women who nearly shut down businesses after facing unexpected trials
It was a trying time for three Nigerian businesswomen who cried bitterly after making mistakes in their businesses. Social media users reacted to the video.
National Industrial Court orders payment of 4 years salary arrears to police constabularies
The National Industrial Court in Abuja has directed the police IG and the Police Service Commission (PSC) to pay police constabularies four years of salary arrears.
Prominent Plateau cleric speaks out amid ethnic, religious divisions in Nigeria
Prominent Plateau cleric, Reverend Gideon Para-Mallam, has spoken out amid ethnic and religious divisions in Africa's most populous nation, Nigeria.
Tinubu’s FG announces key leadership changes at FUOYE, Kogi varsity
FG on Wednesday appointed Sen. Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN, as the pro-chancellor of FUOYE and Engineer Kayode Ojo, assumed the same role in Federal University Lokoja.
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