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WORLD6d agoHong Kong lowers heat stress warning system thresholds after criticismHong Kong labour authorities have unveiled changes to the system that sends out warnings to workers about overexertion during very hot weather, reducing thresholds so higher-tier alerts can be issued more easily following intense criticism of the mechanism. The Labour Department said on Thursday that two new conditions would be introduced to the Heat Stress at Work Warning system from Friday. The system has three warning levels – amber, red and black – which alert employers and staff to the...South China Morning Post
WORLD6d agoJapanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97 in Tokyo – NBC 5 Dallas - Fort WorthJapanese artist Yayoi Kusama has passed away at the age of 97 in Tokyo. This announces the death of a renowned artist.nbcdfw.com · United States
WORLD6d agoJapanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97 in Tokyo – NBC ConnecticutJapanese artist Yayoi Kusama has died at the age of 97 in Tokyo. This marks the passing of a significant cultural figure.nbcconnecticut.com · United States
WORLD6d agoYayoi Kusama, Japan’s ‘queen of polka dots’, dies at 97Kusama turned her hallucinations into works that ranged from polka dot paintings to 'Infinity Mirror Rooms'.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLD6d agoYayoi Kusama, Japanese polka dot artist and global superstar, dies aged 97Kusama was known around the world for her vivid polka dot paintings and infinity rooms, inspired by her hallucinations.Le Monde [en]
WORLD6d agoJapanese polka dot artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97 . Japanese polka dot artist Yayoi Kusama has died at the age of 97. This marks the passing of a highly influential international artist.4ro.com.au · Australia
WORLD6d agoYayoi Kusama , who splashed polka dots across art world , dies at 97 in TokyoCelebrated artist Yayoi Kusama, known for her polka dot art, has died at the age of 97 in Tokyo. This marks the passing of a significant figure in the art world.sitkasentinel.com · United States
WORLD6d agoYayoi Kusama , Iconic Japanese Artist , Dies at 97wbaltv.com · United States
WORLD6d agoJapanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama, famed for her polka dots, dies aged 97From the 1950s to the 2020s, Kusama produced instantly recognisable giant polka-dot artworks and sculptures, and was recognised later on in her life as a global superstar in the art world.EuroNews [en]
WORLD6d agoThailand, Japan or Australia? The travel destinations dividing Gen Z and MillennialsNew research reveals a clear generational divide in travel, with Gen Z favouring affordable, trending destinations such as Thailand, Cambodia and Laos, while Millennials are opting for Australia, Japan and Greece.EuroNews [en]
WORLD6d agoBruno Mars to play 4 shows in Hong Kong next May, returning after nearly a decadeAmerican pop icon Bruno Mars will return to Hong Kong for the first time in nearly a decade, with four shows planned at Kai Tak Stadium next May as part of a newly expanded Asia leg of his “Romantic Tour”. The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter will perform on May 7, 8, 11 and 12 next year in Hong Kong on the Asian leg of the tour, alongside Singapore, Japan, Thailand and others, organiser Live Nation announced on Thursday. The coming concerts will be Mars’ first Hong Kong performances since his...South China Morning Post
WORLD6d agoJapanese artist and polka dot queen Yayoi Kusama diesCelebrated Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, known for her polka dot works, has passed away. Her death marks the end of an era for a globally recognized cultural icon.bendigoadvertiser.com.au · Australia
WORLD6d agoYayoi Kusama , who splashed polka dots across art world , dies at 97 in TokyoRenowned artist Yayoi Kusama, known for her distinctive polka dot artwork, has died in Tokyo at the age of 97. This marks the passing of a significant figure in the art world.toronto.citynews.ca
WORLD6d agoYayoi Kusama , who splashed polka dots across art world , dies at 97 in TokyoYayoi Kusama, a renowned artist known for polka dots, has died at the age of 97 in Tokyo. This is news about the passing of a significant cultural figure.mercurynews.com · United States
WORLD6d agoJapan's 'polka dot queen' artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97Japan's Yayoi Kusama, one of the world's most celebrated contemporary artists, has died aged 97, her company said Thursday, triggering tributes from fans around the world.France 24 [en]
WORLD6d agoJapanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama died at the age of 97 on August 14 in Tokyo, her company said Thursday. The avant-garde artist known as the “polka dot queen” had channelled her hallucinations and traumas into her work over the course of a career spanning several decades.France 24 [en]
WORLD6d agoCreating a second home for residents of Hong Kong’s subdivided flatsA proper kitchen, a washing machine and a table where children can do their homework – these are some of the bare necessities that people expect for their homes. But for many families living in subdivided flats in Hong Kong, that is unfortunately not the reality. People in subdivided flats – dwellings created by dividing an existing flat into several smaller units, usually around 50 to 100 sq ft each – must fit their sleeping and storage spaces into a single cramped room, with a tiny kitchen and...South China Morning Post
WORLD6d agoJapan’s sumo chiefs trim tour dates, demand air con to beat summer heatSumo chiefs are planning measures to beat Japan’s increasingly punishing summer heat, including avoiding venues that do not have air conditioning and lightening the load on weary wrestlers. Japan sweltered through its hottest summer on record last year and parts of the country have hit 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in recent days. Hakata ward in the southwestern city of Fukuoka on Wednesday saw the temperature hit 40.4 degrees, caused by hot, moist air from a typhoon flowing into...South China Morning Post
WORLD6d agoYayoi Kusama, who splashed polka dots across art world, dies at 97 in Tokyo - AP NewsYayoi Kusama, who splashed polka dots across the art world, dies at 97 in Tokyo AP NewsAP News
WORLD6d agoJapanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97From works of "self-obliteration" to polka dotted nudes, the pioneering artist developed a unique body of work likely to be relevant for years to come.DW News [en]
WORLD6d agoBears and pest control: how Japan is spending its departure tax windfallBillions of yen from a higher departure tax that Japan plans to use to support tourism are being channelled into projects that critics say offer limited direct benefit to travellers, including measures to prevent bear attacks and eradicate an invasive beetle. The Japanese government expects to raise 130 billion yen (US$817.7 million) in the 2026 financial year from the International Tourist Tax, after increasing the levy last year on anyone leaving the country through an airport or seaport. The...South China Morning Post
WORLD6d agoWanted in Hong Kong: the theatrical equivalent of a hawker centreOn a Saturday evening, Causeway Bay crackles with its famous retail energy, yet by 9 o’clock the streets begin their nightly death. There is nowhere magnetic to spill into – no late-night jazz den, immersive dinner theatre or playhouse humming with an experimental musical. Nearby, the 40,000-seat Hong Kong Stadium squats in silence while the catering rooms of the Happy Valley racecourse sit largely empty on non-race nights. This dead zone between one of the world’s densest shopping districts and...South China Morning Post
WORLD6d agoTaiwan man wins lawsuit but gets jailed for using robot vacuum to record wife’s affairA man in Taiwan who used a robot vacuum cleaner to gather evidence of his wife’s affair won a civil lawsuit but was subsequently sentenced to prison for invading her privacy. A recently released court ruling, reported by local media, disclosed that the man, whose identity remains confidential, got married in 2021. The couple lived with his parents and only visited their holiday home during holidays. In September 2023, the man discovered a used toothbrush at the holiday home, heightening his...South China Morning Post
WORLD6d agoScandal in South Korea: Irregular closure of missing persons cases investigated after the discovery of two bodiesA Jeju police officer is being investigated for irregularly closing missing persons cases. The scandal erupted after the discovery of two bodies.Clarín
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