[May 12th] ‘Resort haven’ Mauritius seeks to attract 100 millionaires a year with golden visa
Mauritius, an African island nation known to be a resort haven, expects to attract about 100 high-net-worth individuals annually through a golden visa program aimed at millionaires. The visa, which requires holders to invest at least US$1 million within 12 months of arrival, was introduced following many enquiries from foreigners seeking to relocate with their …
[May 11th] Thailand’s Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo debuts newborn pygmy hippo
A newborn pygmy hippopotamus at Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo has been officially named “Nong Moo Daeng” after a nationwide public vote drew more than 371,000 entries. The naming campaign, organized by the Zoological Park Organisation of Thailand under Royal Patronage, generated widespread interest. The name “Nong Moo Daeng” received the highest number of votes among five …
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[May 10th] Myanmar unearths 11,000-carat ruby, one of largest ever found in country
A huge 11,000-carat ruby has been discovered in Myanmar, state media reported Friday, one of the largest ever found in the country renowned for its precious gemstones. President Min Aung Hlaing was pictured on the front page of the state-run Global New Light of Myanmar newspaper, examining the 2.2-kilogram (4.8-pound) rock at his office. Unearthed in the …
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