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In this series, AsiaOne speaks to individuals who find themselves changing careers and steering their lives in a new direction, whether by choice or circumstance. Jon Yongfook Cockle did what many wouldn't at the peak of their career in 2018. Then 38, he quit his cushy job in Singapore as Aviva's Head of Digital Product & Design to bootstrap his own startup. He also set himself a formidable challenge: to launch one product every month for a year. By his own admission, his corporate career looked great on paper. He was drawing a good salary of about $15,000 a month and was also leading a great team. But something gnawed at him. The experienced software developer shared with AsiaOne that it was clear to him that he had "reached the peak of [his] career". "Any higher in rank and I would be looking at a much more political-style role where your job is more about influence and relationships rather than hands-on building stuff. "I'm really good at the latter, and terrible ... » Learn More about Man quits $15k Singapore job to build own startup, matches previous salary after 3-year grind

Some of the 59 Myanmar migrants found hiding in a forested area in Sangkhla Buri district of Kanchanaburi await transport to a border checkpoint on Saturday. (Photo: Piyarat Chongcharoen) KANCHANABURI: Fifty-nine Myanmar nationals, including two boys, were arrested for illegal entry in Sangkhla Buri district on Saturday, while a compatriot who guided them across the border fled. A team of soldiers, local police and volunteers hiked into the foothills of Ban Thikhrong mountain in tambon Prangphol on Saturday after a local informant reported seeing a group of people hiding there. After a tough trek through thick bamboo forests, the team found a group of people hiding there but one man ran away upon seeing the officers, said Col Chalermphol Sangtong, deputy commander of the Lat Ya military task force. The group consisted of 30 men, 27 women and two boys. All looked exhausted and hungry. Officers provided them with food and drinking water before taking them in vehicles to the ... » Learn More about 59 more Myanmar migrants caught

Despite several setbacks early in life, this 31-year-old entrepreneur refused to give up on his passion for cooking and baking. His faith and perseverance has paid off with unique lechon dishes the market just loves. “ Food is all about personal preference. You can’t and shouldn’t adjust your formula based on every single feedback you get.” There are dreamers and there are doers. Michael “Kel” Pascual, president and chief executive officer of Manilachon Global Ventures Corp. and Alpha Wolf Inc. is an interesting combination of both. His challenging circumstances early in life did not stop him from fulfilling his dream of owning a venture that is based on his passion for food. “All I really wanted was to cook,” he says. “I started cooking at around eight years old, and on birthdays and during Christmas, my parents would gift me with baking pans, cook books, spatulas to encourage this. I actually preferred watching a cooking show on Discovery Channel over cartoons,” His ... » Learn More about Appetite for success

In the face of expanding Covid-19 infections in Cambodia, Prime Minister Hun Sen has warned that violators of quarantine may face prison sentences, and government workers could be fired if they don’t get vaccines. More than 1,000 new Coronavirus cases were diagnosed in the last 2 days along, nearly 25% of the total cases since the pandemic began. The government has forbidden out-of-province travel and implemented evening curfews in the main city of Phnom Penh. They even shut down all the tourist attractions including the world-famous Angkor Wat temple complex. Face masks are already mandatory now in Phnom Penh, with fines up to US $250 for anyone caught violating the order. But PM Hun Sen, himself having had a close brush with Covid-19 months ago, has imposed a 2-week quarantine and has made it clear that punishment for any rule-breakers will be harsh and swift. The government has already enacted a strict bill to curb the spread of Covid-19 in Cambodia, with prison terms of up to ... » Learn More about Cambodia threatens jail for Covid-19 quarantine violations

Here are some reactions: - Malaysia - The Malaysian prime minister said Prince Philip would be "sadly missed" after "a life spent in selfless service to the greater good." Malaysia's king and queen said he would be remembered for his "steadfast support" of the queen, as well as "his unwavering commitment to the Commonwealth of which Malaysia is a proud member and his efforts to promote stronger ties between the United Kingdom and Malaysia." - Britain - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson hailed Philip's "extraordinary life", sending his condolences to Queen Elizabeth after her husband's death was announced. Johnson said the Duke of Edinburgh "earned the affection of generations" at home, in the Commonwealth and across the world. "We give thanks, as a nation and a kingdom, for the extraordinary life and work of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh," he added. Former prime minister Tony Blair hailed Philip's public service, calling him "a man of foresight, ... » Learn More about World leaders including Malaysia’s King, Queen and PM pay tribute to Prince Philip

BOA VISTA : US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo used a South American tour on Friday (Saturday in Manila) to tell Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro he “has to leave,” drawing a furious accusation of “war-mongering” from the leftist leader. Touring a refugee center in the town of Boa Vista, Brazil, on the border with Venezuela, Pompeo emphasized the plight of the nearly five million Venezuelans who have fled the country’s economic meltdown under Maduro. “Those people I talked to today are desperate to return home,” he said of the refugees being processed at the center — among the estimated 260,000 Venezuelans who have fled to Brazil. “They want what all human beings want — dignity, they want a democratic, peaceful, sovereign Venezuela to call home, one where they and their children can find jobs.” He called Maduro “a leader who’s destroyed his own country, a man-made disaster of massive proportions,” as well as “a drug trafficker” — referring to charges the United States ... » Learn More about Pompeo: Maduro should leave