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Hidden economies: Gotta catch the Pokémon card craze

November 19, 2021 David Ho

Pokémon card craze grows as rare cards related to the popular Japanese game fetch fortunes and attract collectors.

Tamagotchi economy and virtual pet collectors
Hidden Economies

Hidden economies: The secret world of virtual pet collectors

August 27, 2020 David Ho

Entire economies have emerged around collectibles like the iconic Tamagotchi, an electronic pet that first emerged in the 1990s and now been rebranded and reborn. At first, the electronic pet lived its life in a small pixelated screen but newer models have color screens and new apps aimed at younger aficionados.

Measles and COVID-19: Indonesia's Battles Against Vaccine Hesitancy Highlight Challenges for Muslim World
Vaccines

Measles and COVID-19: Indonesia’s Battles Against Vaccine Hesitancy Highlight Challenges for Muslim World

August 6, 2020 David Ho

Indonesia is preparing to manufacture a Chinese Covid-19 vaccine in large quantities but to distribute it around the country it will have to overcome anti-vaxxer sentiments and religious prejudices

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COVID-19: South Korean elections show effective response to outbreak can gather support

April 16, 2020 David Ho

South Korea’s Minjoo Democratic Party won a landslide victory on the back of its effective response to Covid-19 as well as its liberal agenda.

COVID-19

COVID-19: Sexist quarantine suggestions from Malaysian ministry go viral

April 2, 2020 David Ho

China is improving ties with the rest of the world in what is a late start compared to other countries. Its efforts to do so are being overshadowed by an increasingly insular world outside its borders. It remains to be seen if China can pick up the baton of globalization,

Social Unrest

Still conservative, Singapore court rejects challenges to law criminalising sex between men

March 31, 2020 David Ho

Singapore remains very conservative. A recent court challenge to a law that makes homosexuality illegal failed but those that challenged it have vowed to stay the course.

COVID-19: Speaking from quarantine, a Hong Konger returning home describes confusion but few answers
COVID-19

COVID-19: Speaking from quarantine, a Hong Konger returning home describes confusion but few answers

March 19, 2020 David Ho

A Hong Konger trapped at the airport relays his experience. There appear to be no clear rules on the extent of quarantine measures for suspected cases. HONG KONG – Borders are closing worldwide in a bid to contain the COVID-19 novel coronavirus pandemic, but Hong Kong is still scrambling with

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