[Post 676] How To Land That Dream Job Interview: Recruiters' Advice On Crafting Your CV | Money Mind | Career

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Do recruiters actually look at your resume? Should you "spray and pray" to get the job you want? And why is job-hunting a bit like using a dating app? Insider truths and more, as Sona Remesh is joined by Shulin Lee, founder and managing director, Aslant Legal; Felix Tan, co-founder and CEO, Skilio; and Rohan Sylvester, talent strategy advisor, Indeed. This discussion was filmed at Career Forward 2025.

[Post 675] Copy + Paste + Steal: Artists Battle For Copyright vs Generative AI | Undercover Asia | Full Episode

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When visual artists discover strange copies of their work appearing online, they soon find that they have been made by AI. But just how does Generative AI mimic artistic styles in photos and paintings, and why is it so controversial? 

While some view AI as a tool for innovation, others see it as a threat to human creativity.  We uncover just how AI technology learns to generate images in the blink of an eye - and how many in the creative community are now fighting back against the AI onslaught.

With more and more people using Gen AI every day, our story explores the ongoing legal and ethical dilemmas in this evolving landscape.

[Post 674] The OG Papaya Salad From Isan? How To Enjoy Som Tum Like A True Thai | Lunch With Us: Bangkok

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Som tum, or papaya salad, is all the rage these days - but did you know the version that the world is most familiar with, isn’t the original?  

Office workers Pare and Jent take us to their go-to Isan food stall, Larb Chareon, on Rama IV road in Khlong Toei, which serves 18 types of som tum - including in the original Isan style. Its husband-and-wife team serve authentic northeastern Thai cuisine in the heart of Bangkok. But urban development could be threatening good-yet-affordable stalls like theirs. 

[Post 673] This US$1.50 All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Is A Working-Class Gem | Lunch With Us: Bangkok

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Motorbike taxi rider Sumruay directs us to a 50-baht all-you-can-eat Thai in Makkasan, Bangkok, where working class locals like him get their fill of up to 12 types of dishes – from green chicken curry to basil with pork - on a tight budget. 

The eatery is run by an elderly couple, Uncle Sert and Aunty Urai, who believe in feeding the community rather than chasing profits. They spend about 10,000 baht (US$297) on ingredients each day, and give away leftovers in the slums at the day’s end.

[Post 672] Japan’s 9 Million (And Growing) Abandoned Homes: The 'Akiya' Phenomenon | CNA Correspondent

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Japan has an unusual housing problem – more vacant homes than people wanting to move in. In fact, as many as 9 million of them. As young people move to the big cities to find work, their family homes are left to fall into ruin after their elderly owners die. But these empty houses – known as ‘akiya’ in Japanese – can pose safety hazards and impede redevelopment plans in crumbling rural towns. Increased media spotlight on Japan’s akiya woes is leading to growing interest in akiya - drawing foreign buyers eager to take advantage of the falling yen. 

Threatened by dwindling populations, more locals are also seeking to rejuvenate their communities by turning akiya into guesthouses, eateries and stores – often with generous government subsidies. CNA travels across rural Japan to find out how the country is trying to find solutions for akiya and restore its towns to their former glory. Are these vacant homes truly devoid of value, or are they an unexpected treasure trove? 

[Post 671] US-China Tariff War: What Will Southeast Asia's Manufacturers Stand To Lose? | When Titans Clash

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With US tariffs on the rise, experts warn that ASEAN will face increased China exports, putting some factories out of work. Some ASEAN countries have already banned Chinese apps like TEMU and SHEIN, and updated its anti-dumping legislation, as pressure on domestic manufacturers mount.

On the other hand, US tariffs on ASEAN exports to its market, is squeezing producers. Entire industries- like the solar panel manufacturing industry- has been decimated due to US tariffs, in countries like Malaysia. ASEAN economies are being squeezed by both the superpowers- US and China, and an intensifying tariff war. In this documentary, policy makers and experts, discuss possible solutions, and how ASEAN will weather this storm

[Post 670] Why Japan's Young Digital Natives Are Spending On Vinyl Records | Money Mind | Vinyl Revival

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Why Japan's young digital natives are spending on music created decades before they were born.