China Losing Fiscal Fitness
The month of June has brought worrying news about the health of the Chinese economy. Last week it was reported that the HSBC’s monthly purchasing managers’ index had fallen to …
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Istanbul Unrest Highlights Erdogan’s Authoritarian Approach
Though the recent street protests in Istanbul were sparked off by plans to convert one of the few remaining green spaces in Istanbul – Gezi Park, which adjoins Taksim Square …
Read More2017 is the Year to Head East
North America is well and truly approaching the fag end of its time on top of the global economy, with the Asia-Pacific region predicted to outstrip its position as the …
Read MoreIndian political scene hots up as Modi vows Congress-free India
The Indian film industry has completed its 100 years this year, but the biggest blockbuster is scheduled to hit the nation in 2014. Screen tests for the lead character in …
Read MoreSurprising Japanese Junk Food
Japan’s diet is reputed to be one of the healthiest in the world. Rich in lean proteins such as tofu, omega enriched oily fish, fiber packed rice and noodles, as …
Read More#FreeMyInternet Movement By Singapore’s Bloggers to Safeguard Internet Freedom
In Singapore, a band of leading bloggers and activists are coming together to safeguard their right of freedom of speech on the internet after Singapore’s Media Development Authority (MDA) announced …
Read MoreManmohan Singh just a puppet on string
From being the Sardar (leader) of reforms which resulted in India becoming the second-fastest growing economy in the world to being blamed for India’s ills today, Manmohan Singh has come …
Read More‘Cool Japan’ Action Plan Announced
With their identikit suits, sensible hair and reserved manner, Japanese politicians aren’t exactly leading the way in hipster chic. Nonetheless, they are keen to exploit Japan’s ‘cool’ culture- so keen …
Read MoreRising Wages Hit China Investors
China’s dramatic ascent to world number two economy has seen a trickle down effect for workers at every level of society, and wages have dramatically risen in the last few …
Read MoreMajority of Bangladesh Factories Vulnerable to Collapse
Last month, the world watched in horror as thousands of garment workers in Bangladesh lay trapped under the wreckage of their factory. As reports began to trickle through that factory …
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