Women in the Workplace in China
According to a recent report, gender diversity is apparently on its way in China. However, the figures in this report are only overall statistics: female representation varies hugely from one …
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Mac Attack for Ho Chi Minh City
With a booming middle class population, Vietnam’s future looks bright to international investors, in spite of lingering financial woes and sluggish growth. But there’s one thing the Communist country has …
Read MoreNew Kid On The Block
The son of Bollywood music baron Kumar Taurani (owner of Tips Industries Ltd) Girish Kumar is making his acting debut in the just-released Ramaiya Vastavaiya directed by Prabhu Deva; who …
Read MoreIs Midday Meals Grief A Bureaucracy-Run Social Welfare State Model’s Failure ?
The death of 22 school kids in the Indian state of Bihar after eating mid-day meal provided by the state government on Wednesday has again exposed the rampant corruption gnawing …
Read MoreThe Final Stop for India’s Telegram Service
India bid farewell to its commercial telegraph operation last Sunday after facing stiff competition from the internet and mobile technology. The shutting down of the 163-year-old telegraph service marked the …
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First Ever Female Saudi Director Narrates Desire for Freedom
‘Wadjda,’ Haifaa Al Mansour is making history this year with a film that tackles Quranic memorization. So far, so traditional, but the fact that this is Saudi movie that, for …
Read MoreAsian Pay Gap World’s Largest
Asia has landed the very dubious honor of having the world’s largest pay gap, according to a report by global management consulting firm Hay Group. Middle managers in Asian companies …
Read MoreSilver from the Malay World
15 July 2013 – 16 March 2014 Silver, Room 66 Admission Free This display explores the rich traditions of silver in the Malay world. Intricate ornament drawn from geometry and …
Read MoreCould Rejuvinating Kyrgyzstan’s Social Services Ease Unemployment Woes?
A novel solution to the problem of unemployment in Kyrgyzstan’s regions, particularly among young people, has been hit upon by the authorities. Local government leaders in Naryn City and surrounding …
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