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Orforglipron: Daily pill helps prevent dreaded weight regain after coming off weight loss jabs like Ozempic

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Beyond the Needle: The Rise of Oral GLP-1 Maintenance For years, the conversation around weight loss has been dominated by the “miracle” of weekly injections. Drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro transformed the landscape of obesity treatment, offering unprecedented results. However, they came with a significant psychological and physical hurdle: the needle. We are now entering … Read more

John McEnroe Storms Linda Perry’s Stage

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The Rise of the “Micro-Venue” and the Intimate Experience Economy For decades, the music industry measured success by stadium capacity. However, we are witnessing a significant pivot toward “micro-venues”—intimate, high-exclusivity settings like the Soho Sessions. These performances strip away the artifice of massive light shows and pyrotechnics, replacing them with raw, unfiltered human connection. View … Read more

Society Insider: The Chow brothers to open Aka at Radisson Red; Anna Mowbray-backed leadership summit returns to Auckland

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The New Era of Urban Luxury: Beyond the Five-Star Hotel The landscape of city centers is shifting. We are moving away from the era of sterile, cookie-cutter luxury hotels and entering an age of “adaptive reuse.” As seen in the transformation of historic bank buildings into mixed-use destinations, the future of hospitality lies in blending … Read more

Toward a four-day workweek: The Jakarta Post

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JAKARTA – As Indonesia faces a potential energy crisis fueled by disruptions to oil shipments in the Strait of Hormuz and rising global prices – now exceeding US$100 a barrel – officials are considering measures to reduce national fuel consumption. A one-day-a-week work from home (WFH) plan is among the ideas being discussed, building on … Read more

In Indonesia, communities band together to fix potholes when local governments falter

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JAKARTA – A 61-year-vintage motorcyclist died on March 6 after falling into a pothole on Jalan Lingkar Timur in Sidoarjo, East Java and being struck by a truck. Just twelve hours later, officials from the Sidoarjo city government attended a lavish iftar event. Community Response to Infrastructure Concerns The iftar, held at the Graha Unesa … Read more

Decarbonisation no longer a trade-off but a security, economic imperative for ASEAN

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ASEAN’s Energy Future: Beyond the Strait of Hormuz Crisis The recent effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, triggered by US and Israeli strikes on Iran, has exposed a critical vulnerability for Southeast Asian nations. While initial reactions focused on potential oil price spikes and supply chain disruptions, a more profound shift is needed. ASEAN’s … Read more

Nutrition warning: Why America’s ‘upside-down pyramid’ could be a health risk for Thais

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Thailand Pushes Back Against American Dietary Trends: A Nation’s Health at Stake BANGKOK – A quiet battle is brewing over dinner plates in Thailand, as health officials express growing concern over the adoption of American dietary guidelines. The recent shift in the US towards a high-protein, high-fat diet – dubbed the “Upside-Down Pyramid” – is … Read more

Thailand warns of heat stroke risk as country enters hot season

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Thailand Braces for Intensifying Heat: A Growing Public Health Concern Thailand’s Department of Disease Control (DDC) has issued a stark warning as the country enters its hot season, typically lasting from late February to mid-May. The alert comes after a concerning number of heat-related illnesses and deaths were recorded in 2025, signaling a potential for … Read more

Cash, cuckoo clocks and confusion with Sweden – Switzerland as seen abroad 

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Beyond Chocolate and Clocks: The Evolving Image of Switzerland For many, Switzerland conjures images of pristine Alpine landscapes, precision engineering, and, let’s be honest, a hefty price tag. But as the world becomes more interconnected, and as a growing number of Swiss citizens live abroad, the stereotypes surrounding the country are facing a reckoning. Recent … Read more

Courageous women leaders: The Jakarta Post

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The Evolving Battle for Women’s Rights: From Physical Violence to Digital Threats Despite advancements in women’s representation in leadership roles – including national governments, businesses, and even monarchies – the fight for gender equality remains far from over. A significant, and increasingly concerning, dimension of this struggle is the rise of online harassment and exploitation, … Read more

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