10 must-reads for today

The Philippine government plans to clean up Manila Bay using the same methods it used for resort island Boracay (above) this year.
The Philippine government plans to clean up Manila Bay using the same methods it used for resort island Boracay (above) this year. PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
Boyband BTS. PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on December 22, 2018, with the headline 10 must-reads for today. Subscribe