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July 01, 2022 09:23 Thunderstorms are battering central parts while the south still swelters in a heatwave. Jamsu Bridge in Seoul was sealed off on Thursday after more than 200 mm of heavy rain drenched the Seoul metropolitan area, submerging several parts of the capital and causing chaos during the morning commute. Seryu Station on Subway Line 1 in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province was flooded after the city south of Seoul saw up to 330 mm of rain on Wednesday and Thursday. This year's monsoon is bringing torrential downpours at night and high winds of up to 15 m per second. But southern parts and the east coast are in the grip of a heatwave, with daytime highs in Daegu and Pohang surpassing 34 degrees. The Korea Meteorological Administration said Seoul metropolitan area and Gangwon Province will see another 50 mm to 150 mm of rain on Friday. Temperatures are expected to rise in the afternoon. Southern parts of the country, which have had either no rain or minimal amounts, … [Read more...] about Thunderstorms Hit Central Parts But Heatwave Lingers in South

SEOUL (AFP): Samsung Electronics became the first chipmaker in the world to mass produce advanced 3-nanometre microchips, the company said Thursday, as it seeks to catch up with Taiwan's TSMC. The ne chips will be smaller, more powerful and efficient, and will be used in high-performance computing applications before being put into gadgets such as mobile phones. "Compared to 5nm process, the first-generation 3nm process can reduce power consumption by up to 45%, improve performance by 23% and reduce area by 16%," Samsung said in a statement. The South Korean conglomerate last month announced a five-year plan to invest 450 trillion won (US$356 billion), saying it would "bring forward the mass production of chips based on the 3-nanometer process". The vast majority of the world's most advanced microchips are made by just two companies -- Samsung and Taiwan's TSMC -- both of which are running at full capacity to alleviate a global shortage. Samsung is the market leader in memory … [Read more...] about Samsung begins production of advanced 3nm chips

A Pew Research Center poll of 25,000 adults across 19 countries found that nearly 80 percent of respondents viewed China’s human rights violations as a “serious problem,” the South China Morning Post ( SCMP ) reported Thursday. A median of 79 percent of the poll’s respondents considered China’s human rights abuses a “serious problem” while 47 percent viewed them as a “very serious problem.” Pew Research Center conducted the survey between February 14 and June 3 and published its results on June 29. The Washington D.C.-based think tank interviewed people from the following 19 nations: the U.S., Canada, Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, the U.K., Japan, Malaysia, Singapore and South Korea, Hungary, Poland, Israel, and Australia. The participants were asked questions concerning their opinions of China and its “policies on human rights,” among others. Pew Research Center surveyed respondents about “China’s military power, economic … [Read more...] about Pew Poll Finds Widespread Global Disgust with China’s Human Rights Atrocities

What characterises Cheriana, The Little Theatre’s studio space today, is rhythm. After a quiet couple of years, back rolls, cartwheels and foot-tapping beats created from loose tyres and metal tools fill the space as the cast and crew inch towards show day. As Thaatha and his minions mime behind curtained walls trying to revive little Gingo’s imagination, The Garage Gang comes alive once again. The play, that relies heavily on slapstick and physical comedy, will kick off The Little Theatre’s 11th edition of The Little Festival, an international theatre festival for young audiences that returns after a pandemic-led hiatus of two years. The home production will be accompanied by a dance-theatre showcase Hansel & Gretel in Takadin , The Story of the Lake : a shadow puppetry rendition from South Korea, workshops, and a panel discussion spread from July 1 to 8. The story follows a little girl named Gingo and her relentless pursuit to find her ‘imagination’, with the help of … [Read more...] about Chennai’s The Little Theatre is back on stage with a theatre festival for young audiences

Malaysia: * Singapore urged to halt execution of another M’sian * Large-scale ops after midnight to nab undocumented foreigners, says Hamzah * Issues relating to middlemen discussed at inflation task force meeting, says Annuar * Sabah party president nabbed for being alleged mastermind of ID scam ring, says Hamzah * Deputy CM raises plight of Sabahans in Australia in meeting with Penny Wong * Amendment for heavier penalties on environment crime to be tabled in Oct * Kiandee: Govt striving to reduce impact of rising cost of living Singapore: * Eight weeks' jail for CEO who assaulted cabby, dislocating victim's shoulder * Singapore's death penalty for drug trafficking saves lives: Shanmugam tells BBC * Singapore-Desaru ferry tickets go on sale * Malaysia, Singapore agree to further ties in digital and green economy * Singapore electricity tariffs to rise by about 8% for Q3 amid global oil, gas crunch * China officials scams: Over 277 in Singapore lose … [Read more...] about Asean News Headlines as at 10pm on Thursday (June 30)

Nowadays, Coronavirus is the most audible and searchable term on google, due to its highly contagious behavior. Coronavirus enforces the whole healthcare industry to take a strong step to fight with this life-threatening viral disease. [q]What is Coronavirus (CoV)?[/q] [ans]Coronavirus is not a single virus but a ‘family of viruses.’ According to reports, this is slightly the same as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV). Coronavirus is also known as “novel coronavirus (nCoV)”.[/ans] [q]How did it start?[/q] [ans]According to the WHO website, Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) was first reported from Wuhan, China, on December 31, 2019. There are more than 27,000 individuals affected in China and approximately 30,000 are affected globally. After China, this disease has slaos spread in countries like Japan, Singapore, Thailand, South Korea, Hong-Kong, India and many more. [/ans] Common Signs/Symptoms of CoronaVirus Most … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: Signs, Symptoms, Precautions and Treatment

India’s urban population is estimated to stand at 675 million in 2035, the second highest behind China’s one billion, the U.N. has said in a report, noting that after the COVID-19 pandemic, the global urban population is back on track to grow by another 2.2 billion by 2050. The United Nations-Habitat’s World Cities Report 2022, released on Wednesday, said that rapid urbanisation was only temporarily delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Also Read ‘Vision of T-Hub 2.0 is bigger, bolder’ The global urban population is back on track to grow by another 2.2 billion people by 2050, it said. India’s urban population is projected to be 67,54,56,000 in 2035, growing from 48,30,99,000 in 2020 to 54,27,43,000 in 2025 and 60,73,42,000 in 2030, the report said. By 2035, the percentage of population in India at mid-year residing in urban area will be 43.2%, it said. China’s urban population in 2035 is projected at 1.05 billion while the urban population in Asia will be 2.99 … [Read more...] about India’s urban population to stand at 675 million in 2035, behind China’s 1 billion: U.N.

President Joe Biden said Wednesday that the U.S. is enhancing its military presence in Europe for the long haul to bolster regional security after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine . Meeting with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg in Madrid at the opening of the alliance’s annual leaders summit, Mr. Biden said “NATO is strong and united" and that steps to be taken during the gathering will "further augment our collective strength.” Mr. Biden opened his participation in the summit by announcing that the U.S. is establishing a permanent headquarters in Poland, sending two additional F-35 fighter jet squadrons to the U.K. and will send more air defense and other capabilities to Germany and Italy. “Today I’m announcing the United States will enhance our force posture in Europe and respond to the changing security environment as well as strengthening our collective security,” he said. Mr. Stoltenberg, who earlier on Wednesday said the alliance was facing its biggest challenge … [Read more...] about U.S. to bolster its military in Europe