Luxury brands remove Blackpink Lisa's photos on social media

21 Sept 04:15 Key points summarised by AI

Luxury brands, including Bulgari, have removed photos of Blackpink's Lisa from their official social media accounts and even the CEO's personal Instagram, sparking speculation about her contracts.
The removals coincide with the shutdown of Lisa's Weibo account for 'violations,' widely believed to be a consequence of her performance at the Crazy Horse cabaret in Paris, an act prohibited under Chinese laws regarding 'sexually related activity'.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Yesterday 14:22 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Education Ministry is implementing a four-pronged strategy to address its students' below-average performance in PISA 2025 and tackle significant educational inequality.
The plan prioritizes closing performance gaps by increasing funding for small and low-income schools, overhauling the curriculum to foster critical thinking, and adopting a data-driven management system to reduce teacher workload.
Key initiatives include enhancing school safety, combating cyberbullying, and expanding mental health support through peer-to-peer networks, recognizing the severe impact of distress on academic performance.
An education expert advises verifying if PISA improvements stem from structural changes, advocating for a revived STEM curriculum with practical 'learn by doing' methods, and urging bureaucratic reform to link teacher evaluations to student development.