by Tommy Koh
World Scientific Publishing
3.5 star
Professor Tommy Koh Thong-bee's reputation is enough to make almost anyone feel comparatively inadequate. Described in the foreword of his new self-anthology as "an engaged citizen, and a man of goodwill, modesty and warm generosity", Koh studied at two top universities: Harvard and Cambridge.
Now he is the chairman of Singapore's Centre for International Law and the country's ambassador-at-large - great job title.
The rise of the guochao or “China chic” trend, which celebrates Chinese identity, coupled with the increasing value of gold, has created significant market opportunities in the gold jewellery market in China, which was valued at 410 billion yuan (US$57 billion) in 2022, according to the Gems and Jewelry Trade Association of China. The market has grown about 12 per cent compared with the pre-pandemic level in 2019 and 66 per cent compared with 2012.
With BTS' recent revelation of the MNCR Logistics project on April 15, fans delve into clues possibly hinted during RM, Jungkook, Jimin, and V's final live session before their military enlistment in December 2023, sparking widespread speculation and excitement.
ARMYs spot clues of BTS’ MNCR Logistics project in RM, Jungkook, Jimin, and V's live before enlistment After the enigmatic announcement of BTS' MNCR Logistics project on April 15, fans have been delving into clues that possibly hint at the project.
Glass noodles (or glass vermicelli) goes by many names, including fen si, bean thread vermicelli and cellophane noodles. It is made from mung bean starch, has a slippery texture and absorbs the flavours of whatever ingredients it's cooked with.
Yellow bean sauce, also called fermented yellow bean sauce, crushed yellow bean sauce or salted yellow bean sauce, is a Thai or Chinese ingredient that can be found in jars or bottles.
SIXTH GENERATION (G120) jumped awkwardly. When questioned regarding his riding in the early part of the Home Straight and as to whether there was an opportunity to improve between two runners sooner than he did, rider stated that after following the 4th placegetter and having a runner positioned to his outside, he commenced to shift out with a view to obtaining clear running to the outside of the 4th placegetter. He said when the forementioned runner did not continue to give ground as he had expected, he was then held up for clear running between the 400M and the 300M before shifting to the inside of the 4th placegetter to secure clear running.