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Inherited 401(k) Offers a Roth Conversion an IRA Locks Shut

Non-spouse heirs can roll an inherited 401(k) directly into a Roth IRA and pay tax once—an option that vanishes if the money reaches an IRA first.

China Tests Star-Based Navigation for Its 2030 Jupiter Mission

Chinese researchers tested stellar aberration navigation aboard the Tianhui-7 satellite in January, fixing its position to within 5km ahead of a 2030 Jupit

Hong Kong Cuts Subsidised Physiotherapy Places by a Third for 2027-28

Hong Kong's Education Bureau cut subsidised physiotherapy places by about a third for 2027-28 as graduates face a tightening job market

China Sets 2030 Target for Public Cultural Services in 15th Five-Year Plan

China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism issued a 15th Five-Year Plan for public cultural services, setting 2030 targets and 18 key engineering projects.

China Unveils Publishing Industry Plan for 2026–2030 With 33 Major Projects

China's National Press and Publication Administration has issued a publishing industry plan through 2030, listing eight priority areas and 33 major project

Hong Kong’s Environment Minister Advocates Voluntary Approach for Single-Use Plastics Ban

Hong Kong’s Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Tse Chin-wan, has urged caution in applying mandatory measures to advance green policies, highlighting the city’s current...

Thrilling Punjabi Bull Racing: A Vibrant Tradition in Rural Pakistan

In the sun-drenched fields of rural Pakistan, thick wooden yokes bind pairs of powerful bulls as a man clings precariously to a narrow plank...

Cirque du Soleil Returns to Hong Kong with Spectacular Kooza Show

Cirque du Soleil has returned to Hong Kong after a seven-year hiatus with its electrifying production, Kooza, now showing at the Central Harbourfront Event...

Bali’s Ban on Small Plastic Bottles Sparks Industry Backlash and Environmental Praise

Bali’s recent ban on small plastic water bottles has ignited debate between environmental advocates and industry stakeholders. The new regulation, which took effect in...

Removal of Mount Pulag Cat Sparks Debate Over Wildlife and Animal Welfare

The removal of a popular feral cat from Mount Pulag, one of the Philippines’ highest peaks, has stirred intense debate online between animal welfare...

Malaysia Debates Panda Program Costs as Native Wildlife Faces Extinction

With the return of pandas Fu Wa and Feng Yi to China after over a decade in Malaysia, public attention has turned to whether...

Endangered Royal Bengal Tiger Brutally Killed by Mob in Assam

In a tragic and disturbing incident, a mob of around 1,000 villagers in northeastern India brutally killed a Royal Bengal tiger, hacking off its...

Foo Fighters Set for Explosive Jakarta Comeback with Unique Onstage Freedom

US rock band Foo Fighters are making a highly anticipated return to Indonesia after nearly three decades, bringing with them an unfiltered performance style...

Lady Gaga’s Singapore Concerts See Lukewarm Response Amid Economic Uncertainty

Singapore’s booming live concert scene appears to be cooling, with Lady Gaga’s recent shows receiving a less-than-anticipated response despite early buzz. Unlike the frenzied...

Japan’s Men’s Concept Cafes Spark Concern Over Legal and Ethical Violations

Japan’s rising number of men’s concept cafes—venues where male staff provide themed entertainment to women customers—has drawn sharp scrutiny following a recent crackdown in...

Why Many Adult Singaporeans Still Live with Their Parents

Xu Wei Jie, a 43-year-old Singaporean executive in the education sector, has never moved out of his parents’ home and has no immediate plans...

South Korea’s Handwritten Letters Project Offers Solace in a Digital Age

Each night, 25-year-old student Jeong Seung-won sits at his desk and reads handwritten letters from strangers, posted on a website called Warmth Mailbox. The...

East Meets East: The Cross-Cultural Clash Behind Zatoichi and the One-Armed Swordsman

Despite portraying Japanese characters as cruel antagonists in martial arts films of the 1960s and 70s, Hong Kong studios actively collaborated with Japanese counterparts....

Korean-Chinese Cuisine: A Century of Cultural Fusion and Culinary Evolution

As Chinese communities settled around the world, they adapted their culinary traditions to suit local tastes. A unique product of this adaptation is Korean-Chinese...

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