China’s Xi Jinping raises future of Taiwan in call with Donald Trump | China

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has told Donald Trump that Beijing’s claims to Taiwan remain unchanged, in a phone call that came amid rising tensions over the self-governing island. Xi told Trump on... Read more »

EU Holidays tries new things to stay fresh and exciting, 15 years in, Enterprise 50

[SINGAPORE] As it celebrates its 15th anniversary, EU Holidays is sticking by its founding principle – to “just try”. It is gearing up for upcoming launches such as tours tailored for youth... Read more »

Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?

With a diplomatic spat prompting a warning from the Chinese government, we go to see if it’s had any effect on Tokyo’s most popular historical neighborhood. On November 14, the Chinese government... Read more »

A Flag For The Treta Yuga: Ram Mandir Dhwajarohan Marks Completion On Ram-Sita’s Vivah Panchami | India News

The moment of spiritual grandeur has arrived as Ayodhya prepares for the Dhwajarohan, or flag hoisting ceremony, today, which marks the complete architectural construction of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir.  The saffron... Read more »

Is Arbitration Always the Answer? A Guide to Global (and China) Dispute Risks

Why International Arbitration Is the Cornerstone of Modern Global Risk Management The Global Business Reality: Cross-Border Disputes Destroy Deals Imagine a multinational manufacturer that spends almost five years caught in a foreign... Read more »

Hit by a falling LED wreath: Enforcement gaps, safety lapses persist 3 years after tightened rules

WHO’S RESPONSIBLE Views differ within the funeral industry on who is responsible for the safe use of LED wreaths. A spokesperson for the Association of Funeral Directors Singapore told CNA that residents... Read more »

Delhi’s Weird Twilight: How A Volcano 4,000 km Away Is Painting The Capital’s Sky And Grounding Jets | EXPLAINED | India News

A massive plume of volcanic ash emanating from Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano reached the skies over Delhi late Monday night, with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation issuing an urgent safety advisory... Read more »

Why Are There So Many Cats in Japanese Fiction?

Credit: stockvault.net At first, I thought I was going crazy. I’d read a book from Japanese literature, and there it was. A cat. And another book. Another cat. It seemed like every... Read more »

Poh Heng Jewellery comes out tops at E50 Awards, Enterprise 50

[SINGAPORE] In line with its trade, heritage jeweller Poh Heng Jewellery struck gold at the 31st edition of the Enterprise 50 (E50) Awards on Monday (Nov 24) night. The 77-year-old retailer, which... Read more »

Analysis | Youth In Politics: Time To Set Age Limit For Local Bodies, Panchayat Elections? | India News

Picture a village meeting where a 23-year-old engineer proposes a solar-powered street-lighting system; a municipal ward where a 27-year-old social entrepreneur pushes for a youth-led waste‑management app; or a panchayat where someone... Read more »