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The forbidden forest beside Vietnam fishing village

A forest in Nam O fishing village in Da Nang has been barred from outside influences for generations, with citizens regarding the forest as a local treasure. The forest, located just outside the Nam O fishing village of Lien Chieu District, spans 500 meters in length and 200 meters in …

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Weight loss drug trend on TikTok worries doctors

Weight loss drug trend on TikTok worries doctors

The diabetes drug Ozempic has become a social media phenomenon for its weight loss properties, but its soaring popularity has led to global shortages and doctors warn about the potential side effects. Videos under the hashtag #Ozempic have nearly 600 million views on TikTok, where many users regularly update followers …

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Income, spending in China grew far slower in 2022

Income, spending in China grew far slower in 2022

Income per capita in China grew by just 2.9% in real terms over 2022, after increasing by 8.1% a year earlier, returning to a growth rate similar to that of 2020 when China was battling Covid and introducing sweeping lockdowns and other restrictions. Per capita spending also decreased by 0.2% …

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Hong Kong to scrap Covid mask mandate from March 1

Hong Kong to scrap Covid mask mandate from March 1

Hong Kong will drop its Covid-19 mask mandate, chief executive John Lee said on Tuesday, in a move to lure back visitors and business and restore normal life more than three years after stringent rules were first imposed in the financial hub. The measure will take effect from Wednesday, Lee …

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