While grandparents worldwide often enjoy the retired life – pursuing hobbies, travelling the world and occasionally visiting their children and grandchildren – retirees in China are often stuck at home, tasked with taking care of the little ones while their sons and daughters go to work. For Chen Shuxiang and her husband Guan Hongsheng, who are in their late-60s with a … [Read more...] about China’s elderly want to enjoy their golden years, not raise next generation unless get paid for it
Why is 2021 a holy year
Bangkok votes in new governor for first time in nine years
BANGKOK (Reuters) - A former transport minister in the Thai government ousted by a 2014 military coup won Bangkok's first governor election for nine years on Sunday in what some observers say is a sign of the waning popularity of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha. Independent candidate Chadchart Sittipunt, 55, won the election by a record 1.3 million votes while his … [Read more...] about Bangkok votes in new governor for first time in nine years
Soccer-AC Milan win first Serie A title in 11 years after final-day victory at Sassuolo
SASSUOLO, Italy (Reuters) -AC Milan clinched their first Italian Serie A title in 11 years after earning a 3-0 final-day victory at Sassuolo on Sunday, with a double from Olivier Giroud and one from Franck Kessie sealing the Scudetto in style. Stefano Pioli's side came into the final round of fixtures knowing a point would be enough for them to finish top ahead of rivals … [Read more...] about Soccer-AC Milan win first Serie A title in 11 years after final-day victory at Sassuolo
Bali’s back – but so are the ‘trashy tourists’
Bali is back – but so are the tourists’ shenanigans. The Indonesian resort island has seen a rash of reports about badly behaved foreigners since it fully reopened to international tourism in March. Over the past month, a Canadian and a Russian have been deported for public nakedness, a foreign tourist went viral for complaining about beach vendors, and an Estonian pageant … [Read more...] about Bali’s back – but so are the ‘trashy tourists’
BNI propels growth of microcredit scheme
Inforial (The Jakarta Post) Jakarta ● Sun, May 22, 2022 2022-05-22 21:00 0 e16ff64e7ecc29b4174149122311b908 4 Inforial Free PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk or BNI (stock code: BBNI), continues to strengthen the growth of the government microcredit program (KUR) this year. BNI is aiding the economic recovery along with its other strategic … [Read more...] about BNI propels growth of microcredit scheme