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Hundreds of Hong Kong home owners cheated by scammers posing as financial agents: HK$320 million in new debts for victims

More than 400 people have been cheated out of at least HK$320 million by scammers acting as middlemen to secure loans for struggling property owners and plunging them further into debt.

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Two out 10 students involved in cyber bullying: Yonhap

​Nearly two out of 10 primary and secondary school students were either perpetrators or victims of cyber bullying, carried out often by acquaintances while victims react with passivity, a report showed Tuesday.

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Malaysia to partially lift ban on hiring foreigners

The Malaysian government said yesterday that it will partially lift a ban on the hiring of low-skilled foreign workers, just two months after halting their intake.

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Technicians from SWIFT left Bangladesh Bank exposed to hackers - police

Bangladesh's central bank became more vulnerable to hackers when technicians from SWIFT, the global financial network, connected a new bank transaction system to SWIFT messaging three months before a $81 million cyber heist, Bangladeshi police and a bank official alleged.

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Why parents in Hong Kong and China use consultants to find US college places for their children

Consultants smooth the process of applying for university abroad, and the best ones find an institution that suits a student’s personality and talent. But there are rogue operators too, especially in China

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Colleagues, families of 13 reported "defectors" urge Seoul to return DPRK nationals

Families and colleagues of the 13 nationals of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) who were reported to have defected to Seoul said here Tuesday that the alleged "group defection" was in fact "kidnapping."

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Headaches, trembling hands, poor sleep, feeling worthless: Hong Kong's middle-class mental health crisis

Headaches, trembling hands, poor sleep, feeling worthless: Hong Kong’s middle-class mental health crisis

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How Hong Kong crowdfunders got burned, and why they’re still investing

For some, investing through sites such as Kickstarter is entertainment, for others it is like betting on penny stocks. Either way, thousands continue to back schemes, some of which are little more than pie in the sky

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Escape, stranded, waiting -- stuck refugees along Balkan route expect way out

Nedal Alsheikh Ali and his family had been stuck at a refugee transition center in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) for several days.

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India joins US with rules for drones as safety concerns mount

India joined the United States and Japan by stepping in to regulate unmanned aerial vehicles as nations around the world scramble to tackle safety concerns drones pose along with the numerous benefits they bring.

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Former Chernobyl residents take a bittersweet visit home

​For residents of Chernobyl, a three-day evacuation turned into a thirty-year exile.

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Chinese Internet celebs prize content over looks

​As if the joys of fame and fortune were insufficiently capricious, China's online celebrities are now demanding yet more kudos and this time they want "official recognition."

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Thirty years on, Chernobyl disaster spawns unlikely gaming culture

The Chernobyl nuclear disaster, the world's worst, brought death, misery and radioactive contamination. Thirty years later, it has become the unlikely inspiration for Russian weekend gaming enthusiasts.

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Cambodian authorities start distributing clean water to drought-hit villagers

Authorities in southwestern Cambodia's Kampot province have started distributing clean water to drought-stricken villagers in several districts, local media reported on Thursday.

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Nearly all foreign student workers underpaid in Australia: survey

​The exploitation of international student workers in Australia has been labelled as "staggering", following the release of a survey on Thursday into the matter.

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Syrian gov't chief negotiator unfazed by opposition's withdrawal from talks

Head of the Syrian government delegation Bashar al-Jaafari told press Wednesday that Syrian talks aiming to broker a political end to the five-year crisis would continue despite the opposition High Negotiations Committee (HNC) pulling out of formal talks on Tuesday.

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Why couples are healthier, wealthier… and less trim

Research consistently shows that marriage and long-term relationships are good for your physical, mental and financial health