Isabella Steger

Conglomerates like Hyundai, LG and Samsung played major roles in building the “apatu” complexes in Seoul and across South Korea, and in shaping how South Koreans live today.

A new book showcases the wide range of architectural styles in the country, with many reflecting the playful character of its people.

A Filipina Mayor on a Mission to Protect Queer Residents

Sony Group Corp. Chief Executive Kenichiro Yoshida said in an interview with the Financial Times that the company is still watching the development of cloud gaming, and could potentially deploy artificial intelligence to that end at some time in the future.

A Pokemon Go-like game rewards users with cryptocurrency for collecting information that helps cities maintain aging infrastructure.

When it comes to picking best remote working destinations, tropical, low-cost locations like Bali or Bangkok might spring to mind first. In fact, European countries dominate.

Sri Lanka’s president has fled the country and the prime minister has promised to resign in the face of massive protests and the economy’s collapse. To get up to speed, here’s a short FAQ with the key facts:

Alphabet Inc.’s Google is planning to slow hiring for the rest of the year, in line with other tech giants who have either made similar decisions or announced job cuts. Historically, Google has remained relatively immune to the economic dips of the technology sector, but in an internal memo seen by Bloomberg News, Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai highlighted the uncertain global economic outlook as the key reason for the hiring slowdown.

Hong Kong’s Gay Rights Advocates Fear Civil Crackdown May Undo Progress

Why U.S. Is Before Austria in Winter Olympics Opening

Preserving Hong Kong Media and Arts Culture From Abroad  Bloomberg

The National Basketball Association found itself in a China-linked controversy once again after serial dealmaker Chamath Palihapitiya, a part owner of the Golden State Warriors, dismissed concerns over human rights abuses facing the Uyghur minority in China.

An exodus of expatriates and locals from Hong Kong is poised to intensify in 2022, as policy makers continue their crackdown on civil society and brush off an increasing uproar over aligning with mainland China’s Covid Zero strategy.

Amazon Outage Sparks Anger as Fridges Stop, People Locked Out  Bloomberg

Chinese Scientists Say They Can Turn Emissions Into Animal Food  Bloomberg

Cracking down on independent media limits not only political reporting, but also the flow of crucial financial analysis.

Win or lose, the global event is something for athletes and allies to feel good about.

This week’s top stories:

As news broke that China is pressuring Jack Ma’s Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. to sell the South China Morning Post, surprised employees pondered the future of Hong Kong’s main English-language daily.

As Hong Kong battles a new wave of coronavirus infections with yet another round of social restrictions, a sense of fatigue with the confusing and inconsistent nature of the city’s pandemic response is setting in among business-owners and residents.