Gloria Jeans Closes Rostov Factories, Laying Off 2,000 Workers
Gloria Jeans, Russia's largest clothing producer, is shutting down its Rostov region factories, impacting over 2,000 employees by March 31st, due to outdated technology, rising costs, and competition from cheaper Asian suppliers, triggering a search for new investors by the regional government.
Gloria Jeans Closes Rostov Factories, Laying Off 2,000 Workers
Gloria Jeans, Russia's largest clothing producer, is shutting down its Rostov region factories, impacting over 2,000 employees by March 31st, due to outdated technology, rising costs, and competition from cheaper Asian suppliers, triggering a search for new investors by the regional government.
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48% Bias Score
Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
On Thursday, Thailand's Marriage Equality Act takes effect, making it the first Southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage, granting LGBTQ+ couples equal rights and responsibilities, and prompting hundreds of couples to register their unions at a Bangkok gala.
Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
On Thursday, Thailand's Marriage Equality Act takes effect, making it the first Southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage, granting LGBTQ+ couples equal rights and responsibilities, and prompting hundreds of couples to register their unions at a Bangkok gala.
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20% Bias Score
Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
Thailand legalized same-sex marriage on Thursday, marking a significant milestone for LGBT rights in Asia, following a long campaign by activists and shifting societal perceptions, particularly aided by the popularity of Boy Love dramas.
Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
Thailand legalized same-sex marriage on Thursday, marking a significant milestone for LGBT rights in Asia, following a long campaign by activists and shifting societal perceptions, particularly aided by the popularity of Boy Love dramas.
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44% Bias Score
Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
Thailand's new law, effective January 23, 2024, legalizes same-sex marriage, granting LGBTQ+ couples equal rights, following years of advocacy and government support, with over 300 couples planning to register on the first day.
Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
Thailand's new law, effective January 23, 2024, legalizes same-sex marriage, granting LGBTQ+ couples equal rights, following years of advocacy and government support, with over 300 couples planning to register on the first day.
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24% Bias Score
Shrinking Populations and Aging Societies Pose Global Challenges
In 2024, China's population dropped by 1.4 million, mirroring similar declines in Japan, South Korea, and Italy, prompting governments to implement financial incentives to encourage higher birth rates to address the economic and social challenges of aging and shrinking populations.
Shrinking Populations and Aging Societies Pose Global Challenges
In 2024, China's population dropped by 1.4 million, mirroring similar declines in Japan, South Korea, and Italy, prompting governments to implement financial incentives to encourage higher birth rates to address the economic and social challenges of aging and shrinking populations.
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52% Bias Score
China and Japan Resume High-Level Political Dialogue
Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with a delegation from Japan's ruling coalition in Beijing on January 15, 2025, marking the resumption of high-level political exchanges after a seven-year pause, focusing on enhancing mutual trust, deepening cooperation, and promoting the sound development of bilateral ...
China and Japan Resume High-Level Political Dialogue
Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with a delegation from Japan's ruling coalition in Beijing on January 15, 2025, marking the resumption of high-level political exchanges after a seven-year pause, focusing on enhancing mutual trust, deepening cooperation, and promoting the sound development of bilateral ...
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36% Bias Score
Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
Thailand legalized same-sex marriage on Thursday, becoming the first Southeast Asian and third Asian country to do so, following Nepal and Taiwan; the law is expected to result in hundreds of marriage registrations on its first day.
Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
Thailand legalized same-sex marriage on Thursday, becoming the first Southeast Asian and third Asian country to do so, following Nepal and Taiwan; the law is expected to result in hundreds of marriage registrations on its first day.
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44% Bias Score
Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
On February 26, 2024, Thailand legalized same-sex marriage, with approximately 1,448 couples nationwide, including 311 in Bangkok, registering their unions at district offices and venues like Siam Paragon mall.
Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
On February 26, 2024, Thailand legalized same-sex marriage, with approximately 1,448 couples nationwide, including 311 in Bangkok, registering their unions at district offices and venues like Siam Paragon mall.
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44% Bias Score
South Korean President Appears in Court Amidst Impeachment Trial
Following his arrest from the presidential residence, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol appeared in court on Tuesday, facing an impeachment trial for attempting a brief martial law declaration in December; the Constitutional Court will decide his fate by February 4th, potentially triggering early...
South Korean President Appears in Court Amidst Impeachment Trial
Following his arrest from the presidential residence, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol appeared in court on Tuesday, facing an impeachment trial for attempting a brief martial law declaration in December; the Constitutional Court will decide his fate by February 4th, potentially triggering early...
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48% Bias Score
Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage, Boosting Tourism
Thailand legalized same-sex marriage on January 23, 2024, granting equal rights to same-sex couples and prompting a mass wedding event in Bangkok aiming for over 1000 couples, with the tourism authority planning to leverage this for international LGBTQI+ tourism.
Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage, Boosting Tourism
Thailand legalized same-sex marriage on January 23, 2024, granting equal rights to same-sex couples and prompting a mass wedding event in Bangkok aiming for over 1000 couples, with the tourism authority planning to leverage this for international LGBTQI+ tourism.
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36% Bias Score
Hainan Launches New International Medical Tourism Products, Sees 36.76% Growth
Hainan's Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone launched eight new products on December 30th, attracting its first Indonesian tourist group on December 23rd and hosting 60 representatives from Southeast Asia and Hong Kong/Macao for a four-day visit, aiming to attract global visitors w...
Hainan Launches New International Medical Tourism Products, Sees 36.76% Growth
Hainan's Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone launched eight new products on December 30th, attracting its first Indonesian tourist group on December 23rd and hosting 60 representatives from Southeast Asia and Hong Kong/Macao for a four-day visit, aiming to attract global visitors w...
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48% Bias Score
Singapore Awards S$1 Billion Contract for Hydrogen-Ready Power Plant
PacificLight Power won a S$1 billion contract to build a 600-megawatt hydrogen-ready power plant in Singapore, boosting its generating capacity by 64% by January 2029, showcasing the city-state's clean energy drive and involvement of Indonesian billionaire Anthoni Salim.
Singapore Awards S$1 Billion Contract for Hydrogen-Ready Power Plant
PacificLight Power won a S$1 billion contract to build a 600-megawatt hydrogen-ready power plant in Singapore, boosting its generating capacity by 64% by January 2029, showcasing the city-state's clean energy drive and involvement of Indonesian billionaire Anthoni Salim.
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48% Bias Score