Proposed BBQ Ban Fires Up Anger in China
As Beijing continues to fight an uphill battle against the clouds of choking smog smothering the capital, an unlikely collateral target has Chinese web users smouldering. On Wednesday, it emerged …
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Social Media Pioneer Banks on Asian Technology
Having co-founded the multi-billion dollar social networking platform Facebook, Eduardo Saverin may struggle to match the success in his subsequent business ventures.Founded in 2004, Facebook says it amassed more than …
Read MoreWhy is a Tiny Vietnamese Village Making Global Headlines?
A typical morning in the village of Loi dawns like any other in rural Vietnam- mothers bustle around, hurrying their children off to school and preparing for another day toiling …
Read MoreRevered Japanophile Donald Richie Passes Away in Tokyo
Earlier this week, the world lost a great writer and expert on Japan. His name was Donald Richie, aged 88, an American who lived in Japan for over fifty years, …
Read MoreThe Divergent Paths of India and China
Comparisons are always odious but cannot be avoided. Up until a few years ago India was a challenger to China. Today, while India’s growth report card stinks, China brings a …
Read MoreOne Billion Rising- But a Long Way to Go for India
The One Billion Dance celebration on the Valentine’s Day reiterated the need for making the world a safer place for women. But how can this cry for help be turned …
Read MoreCounter Offers: the Devil in Disguise
I am sure you must have gone through a similar situation, where the moment you hand over your resignation or you speak to your boss regarding a better opportunity waiting …
Read MoreChina’s Burning Nearly as Much Coal as Rest of World Combined
Pollution levels in China have reached an all-time high. If you live in China, it certainly was not necessary for you to have viewed the dramatic images taken by NASA’s …
Read MoreMalaysia and Singapore Plan High-Speed Rail Connection
Close neighbours Singapore and Malaysia have confirmed that plans are underway to build a high-speed rail link between the two countries. Projected to be completed in 2020, the project will …
Read MoreA Hidden Gem for Asian Food Loving Epicurists
If you’re a an avid cook and love to recreate your favourite Asian cuisine at home, you’ll know that sourcing ingredients in the UK can sometimes be a bit of …
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