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AsiaOne
2 days ago
- General
- AsiaOne
'I suppose this will be my life': Geylang resident dismayed as neighbour blasts music past midnight, Singapore News
It's past midnight and most would be asleep, but for this individual, sleep would not come easily. A Geylang resident is in distress over loud music being blasted past midnight near his rented apartment, according to a Reddit post by user Obsessionmachine on Saturday (June 7). In his post, Obsessionmachine shared a video of the neighbouring estate across the road, Crystal Mansions. Loud music can be heard blaring, apparently emanating from somewhere within Crystal Mansions. "This is happening at 1am," the user clarified. "Can't locate the source of this music. Police couldn't help either. I suppose this will be my life until my rent agreement is over in one and a half year." The user also sought help from other Redditors, asking if there is anything he could do to resolve this issue. One user suggested contacting Jalan Besar's Member of Parliament, also highlighting noise control regulations. "You have the right to a quiet night's rest," they said. "You need to believe that while seeking resolution." Another Reddit user sympathised with Obsessionmachine, sharing that they had encountered a neighbour that blasted their TV at high volumes past midnight as well. They suggested Obsessionmachine reach out to the management corporation strata title (MCST) of the area he believes the music to be coming from and seek help from them. One Reddit user also suggested the use of a white noise machine with windows closed to drown out the music. "Tried that," Obsessionmachine said. "It's not enough because the music and the shouting is really loud that it sounds so close." This is happening at 1 AM byu/Obsessionmachine insingapore According to an infosheet by the Housing and Development Board, OneService and the National Environment Agency, residents are "advised to be considerate towards neighbours and to observe the quiet hours between 10.30pm to 7am". Should residents experience noise issues from neighbours, they should consider talking to neighbours and seeking help from grassroots leaders. They can also attempt formal mediation at the Community Mediation Centre. "If mediation does not work, you may seek legal recourse via the Community Disputes Resolution Tribunal," the infosheet reads. AsiaOne has reached out to Jalan Besar Town Council and Obsessionmachine for more information. [[nid:711986]] khooyihang@
Korea Herald
23-05-2025
- Korea Herald
Korea's UNESCO cultural heritage through foreign eyes
Culture ministry to carry out 'Unlock Korea's Treasures' tours for foreign content creators between June and November The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is launching a series of cultural heritage tours designed for foreign national content creators living in Korea. The program, which runs June to November, invites participants to explore Korea's UNESCO-listed heritage sites through a two- or three-day trip and share their experiences globally through digital content. To raise global awareness of the value and excellence of Korean cultural heritage the MCST launched the program in 2014. This year, the series kicks off under the theme of 'Unlock Korea's Treasures' in June with tours in Jeongeup, North Jeolla Province, and Busan. These are followed by tours in Gwangju and Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, in September; Yeosu, South Jeolla Province, in October; and Pyeongchang, Gangwon Province, in November. 'Anyone who creates digital content, professional or non-professional, could apply for the trips,' an official told The Korea Herald. The ministry will select foreign residents who are active in online content creation and offer them immersive tour opportunities. Participants will document their experiences through video and social media posts, helping to spread Korean heritage content across the globe. 'Even for foreign residents who have lived in Korea for years, there are limited opportunities to explore the country's cultural heritage in depth. Through this program, we hope participants will not only experience Korea's invaluable treasures firsthand, but also act as cultural ambassadors who help introduce them to the world,' the official said. In Jeongeup, participants will visit Museongseowon Confucian Academy to learn about Korea's neo-confucian legacy, and the Donghak Peasant Revolution Memorial Park, which commemorates the spirit of grassroots resistance and reform. In Busan, they will trace historical landmarks from the Korean War era when the city served as a wartime capital, and capture the vibrant scenery of Gamcheon Culture Village. The Gwangju and Suwon leg includes visits to Namhansanseong Fortress and Hwaseong Fortress, where participants will uncover the historical figures and pivotal events tied to these iconic sites. In Yeosu the tour will center around the Nanjung Ilgi (War Diary of Admiral Yi Sun-sin), a UNESCO Memory of the World document. Participants will learn about Yi's naval battles during the Joseon dynasty, while also experiencing the romantic coastal nightscape and a tidal flat eco-tour. The program concludes in Pyeongchang where participants will take part in a kimchi-making event, experiencing kimjang, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage tradition. They will also visit the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty Museum and Gwangcheon Seongul Cave, deepening their understanding of Korea's historical and natural heritage. UNESCO-designated heritage represents assets of "Outstanding Universal Value" that all humanity must work to preserve. As of 2024, Korea boasts 16 World Heritage sites, 23 items of Intangible Cultural Heritage and 20 entries in the Memory of the World Register. Each regional tour will be documented and uploaded to official YouTube channel. In addition, the ministry plans to produce specially curated videos centered on Korea's UNESCO heritage, expanding the global reach of Korean culture through online media.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Russia on track to manufacture 28nm chips in domestic fabs by 2030, 19 years after tech first debuted
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Despite all odds, Russia hopes to kick off local mass production of chips using its domestic 28nm-class process technology by 2030, just as it expected several years ago. This 28nm process technology will purportedly enable MCST, the developer of SPARC-based Elbrus processors, to build CPUs with performance that meets the expectations of Russian companies. However, some argue that the Elbrus ecosystem has to develop before the adoption of such processors becomes viable. "We hope that such fabs will emerge between 2028 and 2030," said Konstantin Trushkin, Deputy Director for Development at MCST, at an event in Moscow, according to ComNews (state affiliation unknown). "But we understand that we will not be able to manufacture processors based on Intel [x86] instruction set architecture, because no one will grant us the rights to do so. Therefore, processors with different ISAs — such as Elbrus — will be products at domestic fabs." Taiwanese authorities restricted the supply of more advanced chips to Russia and Belarus after Russia invaded Ukraine in early 2022, a move that coincided with Russia's efforts to revive its own semiconductor production sector. For now, the Russia-based fab has completed development of a lithography tool that can produce chips using a 350 nm-class fabrication process, although mass production has yet to commence. Additionally, ZNTC is developing a tool capable of a 130nm fabrication process, so it remains to be seen when Russian tools will be capable of a more advanced fabrication technology. However, Russia also reportedly smuggles ASML's PAS 5500-series systems, as well as spare parts for them, into the country. The most advanced versions of ASML's PAS 5500-series scanners, equipped with an ArF laser with a 193nm wavelength, can get to a resolution of 90nm (PAS 5500/1150C) and below. MCST expects to be the first to deliver a high-performance CPU from a domestic plant that meets the performance needs of Russian enterprises. Trushkin argued that relying on foreign CPUs poses unacceptable risks for national information systems, so the country needs to rely on domestic hardware (i.e., no Arm, no x86). He acknowledged that such a transition involves major obstacles, notably the need to port software to a new hardware environment. According to Trushkin, transitioning from x86 or Arm-based designs to alternatives like Elbrus involves addressing compatibility and optimization challenges. Another speaker, Dmitry Gusev of InfoTeKS, questioned the viability of Elbrus adoption. He recalled an earlier attempt roughly six or seven years ago to integrate Elbrus processors into his company's systems, which was abandoned due to a shortage of personnel able to adapt software for the ISA. At the time, no solution was available to resolve the skills gap. Gusev recommended a shift in focus toward building a supportive ecosystem around Elbrus through educational and institutional investments first, before deploying them for something more serious. Rather than enforcing adoption through regulatory pressure, he argued that the government should instead encourage universities and training centers to cultivate talent, so that companies would no longer be forced to compete for the same limited pool of qualified specialists in five to eight years.
