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Digital Platforms and Super Apps in East Asia (November 11, 2024, Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung (bpb))
  • Digital platforms have surged in East Asian countries since the turn of the millennium. Unlike Western countries, a handful of American digital platforms, especially Meta (Facebook, WhatsApp) and Google (YouTube), generally dominate national markets. Some East Asian countries have witnessed the growth of local and regional digital platforms alongside existing American platforms.

  • Sat-11-2024
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Forget Gaza and Ukraine, East Asia’s brewing war will matter more (October 28, 2024, Asia Times)
  • All major global powers are flexing muscles in East Asian waters, with the US, China and even Russia conducting major drills across the Western Pacific and Southeast Asia in recent days. While global attention focuses on the potential for a major conflagration in the Middle East, great powers are sleepwalking toward conflict in Asia.

  • Sat-11-2024
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Secret believers: The disciple-making movement that’s sweeping the Middle East (October 28, 2024, Premier Christianity) (Subscription required)
  • You may have heard that Christianity is spreading like wildfire across the Middle East. But did you know that leaders in the persecuted Church are now training Western church leaders in evangelism? Phil Moore calls it a quiet revolution.

  • Sat-11-2024
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Middle East Muslims are Finding Jesus. Can They Fit Within a Weakened Church? (September 26, 2024, Christianity Today) (Subscription required)
  • In the Arab world today, the war in Gaza dominates the news, with its small Palestinian Christian community caught in the crossfire. But over the last decade, ancient churches have faced persecution in Syria and Iraq, while political instability and terrorism have threatened believers in Egypt, Lebanon, and Jordan.

  • Sat-11-2024
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7 of 11 Southeast Asian Nations Persecute Christians (November 1, 2024, Persecution.org International Christian Concern)
  • The nations of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Vietnam condone or actively participate in Christian persecution. The oppression of Christ followers and discrimination against Christianity continue throughout the region.

  • Sun-11-2024
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In Iraq, men may soon be allowed to marry 9-year-olds. What are the world's lowest marriage ages? (November 12, 2024, First Post)
  • Iraq is likely to amend its marriage laws, which would lower the legal age of consent from 18 to nine. Currently, Afghanistan has the lowest marriageable age, where girls and boys can marry at 15. The proposed amendment, which had its first reading on Sunday, has sparked significant backlash both domestically and internationally.

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How Asia is Bracing for Donald Trump 2.0 (November 8, 2024, Time)
  • Donald Trump’s comeback is now certain, after he decisively won re-election to the White House, but there is growing uncertainty over how his second-term administration will deal with the Asia-Pacific—a region of increasing strategic relevance and home to a number of international economic and security concerns for the U.S.

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The Fortune Fintech Innovators Asia list: Meet the 60 fintech firms leading the pack (November 6, 2024, Fortune) (Subscription required)
  • The past two decades have seen an explosion of innovation in Asia, helping the region to become a world leader in fields like robotics, electric vehicles and 5G networks. But there is one area that Asia has come to dominate more than any other: fintech. Any first-time traveler to Asia will be struck by a combination of mobile and digital wallet technology that’s a generation ahead of places like the U.S., where cash and paper checks are still common.

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Lausanne Report: Most Missionaries Are Reaching the Reached (September 25, 2024, Christianity Today)
  • Today, more than 40 percent of the world has not yet been evangelized. Yet about 97 percent of the current global total of 450,000 Christian missionaries are sent to people who already have access to the gospel.

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11 Most Christian-Held Countries and Populations (October 22, 2024, Tempo.co)
  • Religion has been a significant aspect of human existence as it plays a pivotal role on a daily basis. Christianity is among the religions with the most followers as of 2024. This article reveals the 11 most Christian countries in the world according to the data published by the World Population Review and Insider Monkey.

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The Dark Side of Gifting Gold This Christmas (November 29, 2024, Time)

Gifting gold at Christmas has been a thing since the very first. And there are few better places to buy it than Dubai’s Gold Souk, which is reputed to be the largest and cheapest gold market in the world. Bargain-hunters have flocked here since before the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was even a country.

  • Sat-11-2024
Stopover now a mini-vacay? Istanbul, Doha offering free stay, cultural tour (November 27, 2024, Business Standard)

Imagine this: You’re on your way to a dream vacation, your flight has a long layover, and instead of waiting at an airport lounge, you’re stepping out into a world of new experiences. No longer just a place to rest between flights, layovers are becoming mini vacations in their own right.

  • Sat-11-2024
What lies beneath steady global economic growth? (November 17, 2024, The Peninsula Qatar)

At the beginning of the year, significant headwinds outlined a bleak global growth outlook for 2024. But the global economy has once again demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of significant headwinds. Although the 3.2% growth expected for this year is below the 3.6% average during 2000-2023, it is still comfortably above the threshold of 2.5% below which the global economy is considered to be in a recession.

  • Sat-11-2024
Delivering a Package in a Country With 17,000 Islands (October 31, 2024, The New York Times)

Indonesians spent over $53 billion online in 2023, almost as much as everyone else in Southeast Asia combined. As in many places, ordering for delivery became part of everyday life in Indonesia during the Covid-19 pandemic. The growing popularity of e-commerce on social media apps like TikTok allowed Indonesian businesses to reach customers far away.

  • Sat-11-2024
CaliphateTok: How Islamic State (IS) Leverages Social Media in Indonesia and the Power of Counter-Narratives (November 28, 2024, Global Network on Extremism and Technology)

This Insight explores how IS targets young users through symbols, narratives, and visual propaganda tailored to popular culture and digital trends. The narratives constructed by IS, especially on TikTok, often seek to glorify jihad, promote violence, and attack the government. This Insight shows how such narratives are exploited to motivate, recruit and mobilise young sympathisers.

  • Sat-11-2024
Sudan civil war: Nowhere else on Earth are so many children on the run (November 27, 2024, BBC)

Famine has already been declared in one area - many others subsist on the brink of starvation not knowing where their next meal will come from."It’s an invisible crisis…Twenty-five million Sudanese, more than half the country, need help now."

  • Sat-11-2024
Türkiye ranks as world's 2nd angriest country: Gallup 2024 survey (November 27, 2024, Daily Sabah)

The annual survey, which measures the emotional well-being of populations worldwide, found that 48% of the country’s population reported feeling angry, making it the top-ranked country in Europe for anger.

  • Sat-11-2024
The Hidden Trade-Offs of Japan’s Crime-Free Society (November 26, 2024, RStreet)

Before stepping foot on a plane to Japan, Americans are sternly warned: Don’t even think about packing that weed pen. Japan’s zero-tolerance drug laws make no exceptions, and possession of even trace amounts of cannabis can get you arrested, deported, and banned for life. This hardline stance reflects a sharp cultural and legal divergence with Western nations, where cannabis legalization is spreading rapidly.

  • Sat-11-2024
On a Himalayan odyssey in Nepal (November 24, 2024, Deccan Herald)

The vibrant streets of Kathmandu, the spiritual depths of Janakpur, and the breathtaking beauty of Pokhara and Muktinath encapsulate the rich culture, stunning landscapes, and profound spirituality that make Nepal a truly enchanting destination.

  • Sat-11-2024
In War-Torn Sudan, God Is Bringing Healing and Hope (November 26, 2024, Send Relief)

In the last decade, the number of displaced people around the world has nearly doubled, resulting in a global refugee crisis. Of all the countries involved in this crisis, Sudan currently tops the list as the country with the most displaced people. In April 2023, civil war erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces. The effect on the Sudanese people has been catastrophic.

  • Sat-11-2024
China’s aging population fuels ‘silver economy’ boom, but profits can prove elusive (November 29, 2024, Associated Press)

Many older Chinese are looking beyond traditional nursing homes, afraid of abandonment by their families and quality issues. That’s driving a boom in universities, home care services, and communities catering to older adults. Though some providers struggle to turn a profit, they persist because they see promise in the growing market.

  • Sat-11-2024
China’s Local Governments Hold Back Wages in Desperate Scrape for Cash (November 29, 2024, Wall Street Journal) (Subscription required)

In Shanwei, a city on China’s southeastern coast, dozens of medical staff took over the hall of a public hospital last month to demand wages and bonuses that hadn’t been paid. Wearing white coats and scrubs, some held up pieces of paper that read, “We need to eat.” A few weeks earlier, retired city employees of Yichun in northeastern China gathered to protest months of missing pension payouts.

  • Sat-11-2024
HK-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge becomes 'golden channel' for trade, connectivity (October 23, 2024, Global Times)

The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge marked its sixth anniversary of operation on Wednesday, with the total import and export value of goods moving through the Zhuhai port of the bridge having reached 942.7 billion yuan ($132.2 billion), according to customs data.

  • Sat-11-2024
Hong Kong's unique spirit: A 'Never Normal' love letter to the city (November 29, 2024, Campaign Asia)

Hong Kong—a city where those in the know already accept that it's a little bit bonkers. Frenetic, edgy, chaotic, intoxicating, vertical, crowded and intensely hot—it's definitely got its quirks and character, but that's all part of its enduring appeal. Normal is boring, and if there's one thing Hong Kong definitely isn't, it's boring.

  • Sat-11-2024
China’s hottest new tourist attraction is 5,000 feet in the air (November 25, 2024, KOAM News Now)

China has 3.7 million square miles of land to explore. But more and more young Chinese travelers are opting to see their country from the sky. The newest of these not-for-the-faint-of-heart structures is called Tianti (“Sky Ladder” in Chinese). It clocks in at 551 feet long (168 meters) and stretches between two cliffs at a height of 5,000 feet.

  • Sat-11-2024
China’s gaming industry comes of age (November 16, 2024, East Asia Forum)

Game Science's Black Myth: Wukong represents a pivotal moment in China's gaming industry evolution, marking the country's shift from game consumer to global developer. The game's success extends beyond sales, boosting PC component demand and cultural tourism while garnering international acclaim. But it also highlights complex issues including state-endorsed soft power initiatives, cultural nationalism and persistent gender inequality in gaming. This breakthrough title signals China's growing influence in global gaming while raising questions about cultural representation and soft power.

  • Sat-11-2024
Guangzhou: “A Time for Testimony” (November 14, 2024, China Partnership)

We are so grateful for how much we have been transformed, especially since 2018. God’s grace is often seen through trials. His grace has strengthened our faith, expanded our ministry, and given us a deeper commitment to our vision and the truth. God’s grace does not always come through smooth sailing, but through what we see as hardship. We do not view ourselves as victims of persecution – but as beneficiaries.

  • Sat-11-2024
Guangzhou: Challenges and Struggles (November 18, 2024, China Partnership)

I don’t complain. This is what God has given. If this is what God has given China, then the Chinese church must accept it. God is here, he must be doing his work here. It’s useless to complain. We trust his sovereignty.

  • Sat-11-2024
Why Church Planting Among Unreached People Groups in China? (November 15, 2024, ChinaSource)

Most unreached people groups are unreached because they don’t have sufficient access to the gospel. When healthy churches are planted in and among unreached people groups, they begin to display the gospel. Yes, they can also read the Scriptures, but the local church is the display of the gospel and the body of Christ in the lives of the unreached.

  • Sat-11-2024
Engaging Chinese Students in the UK (November 18, 2024, ChinaSource)

Every September, there’s a new wave of young Chinese students crossing the ocean to study in the UK, forming a unique bridge between two cultures and opening a window to God’s work in China. Despite the pandemic and other challenges of recent years, the number of Chinese students applying to the UK has risen by 55% over the last five years (2019–2023).