Commentary: Could China save the world?
2022-10-18
It is difficult to imagine Xi Jinping brokering peace in Ukraine, but if China wants to be respected, this is a chance, says this academic.Continue Reading
Hints of a shift in China’s ‘zero-Covid’ policy
2022-10-18
China is expected to slightly relax its quarantine rules after the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)’s 20th National Congress although its “zero-Covid” policy is expected to continue. CCP General Secretary and Chinese President Xi Jinping said in the opening speech of the Party Congress on Sunday (October 16) that the government had to continue its epidemic control […]Continue Reading
For China’s women, Communist Party Congress unlikely to mean progress
2022-10-18
HONG KONG: As Xi Jinping consolidates power at China’s 20th Communist Party Congress this week, Chinese women are not holding their breath for progress in gender equality. Xi’s decade as the party’s general secretary has seen the number of women in politics and elite government roles decline and gender gapsContinue Reading
Roger Binny: Meet the man replacing Saurav Ganguly as BCCI chief
2022-10-18
The soft-spoken former India all-rounder’s decisions at the top will shape cricket globally.Continue Reading
Who’s Jack? Meet the second and third generation heirs to Jack’s Place
2022-10-17
What keeps a heritage dining icon like Jack’s Place going? CNA Lifestyle talked to the late founder’s daughter and grandsons who are steering the family business today.Continue Reading
Australia challenges China in mining for essential elements
2022-10-17
It is an industry that has been dominated by China for years, but now the rest of the world wants in.Continue Reading
Ex-UK pilots lured to help Chinese military, MoD says
2022-10-17
Up to 30 former UK military pilots are thought to have gone to train members of China’s Army.Continue Reading
New Omicron sub-variants detected
2022-10-17
Two people who recently arrived in Thailand from abroad tested positive for Omicron’s immune-evasive XBB sub-variant, according to the Department of Medical Science.Continue Reading
‘We do way more than driving directions’: The evolution of Google Maps and plans for Singapore users
2022-10-17
Google Maps will soon roll out eco-friendly directions in Singapore, which will provide users with an optimised route for lower petrol consumption. Continue Reading
Princess calls on region to end hunger
2022-10-17
Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has called on countries in the Asia-Pacific region to prioritise the right of all people to food, nutrition, peace and equality.Continue Reading