‘We’ll tough it out’: Small factories in China’s ‘Shein village’ braced for stiffer Trump import rules
Still, small factory owners remain confident in the strength of the country’s garment supply chain. Read more at straitstimes ...
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A colonial relic in corporate drag
It's no coincidence that government offices, schools, and corporate environments insist on this relic; the tie is the last gasp of a colonial culture that refuses to loosen its grip. George Orwell, ...
Nearly everyone in the world breathes bad air. This is what you can do to lower your risk
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Everyone loves a breath of fresh air. Unfortunately, too often our air is anything but fresh.
K-pop and holograms in Korean dance show at Bradford Alhambra
SOUTH Korean culture is riding a huge wave of popularity, with both K-pop and Korean film embraced by fans worldwide.
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The Largest Metropolis In Southeast Asia Is An Under-The-Radar Haven For Foodies And Art Lovers
If you are visiting Southeast Asia and love exploring local cuisine and art, don't miss this underrated destination with ...
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‘It’s getting harder to keep our powder dry in superpowers’ tussle’
Comment: Relationships, territory, access and rules are being challenged and rewritten, and a much more transactional style ...
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Should Bangladesh repay the ‘odious debt’ incurred by its previous regime?
AL rule, an average of $16 billion was siphoned out of the country annually. The burden of repayment of foreign debts now falls upon a very different Bangladesh. Can these loans approved to a regime ...
The insane £22bn megaproject that’s Asia’s ‘Suez Canal’ will change trade across the world
Thailand's land bridge megaproject aims to bypass the Strait of Malacca and transform global trade routes by 2030.
"Asia-Pacific stellar example of peace, not an arena for geopolitical games": China on potential F-35 transfer
US President Trump announced plans to enhance military sales to India, including potential F35 stealth fighters. China's ...
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The Sea People of Southeast Asia: Forgotten Guardians of Maritime Security
During the pre- and colonial era, the Sea People were not passive victims but active naval forces – strengthening and defending local monarchies (sultanates and kingdoms) in the Sulu Archipelago, ...
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BRICS expansion and Japan’s latent leadership in a torn Indo-Pacific
As ASEAN nations seek membership in BRICS, Japan has the opportunity to create an alternative coalition that upholds ...