Chinese government’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning has heartwarming non-effect on Yokohama Chinatown

Mr. Sato heads to one of Japan’s biggest Chinatowns to see how things are following China’s travel advisory. The Chinese government recently made a statement telling citizens not to travel to Japan,... Read more »

A Global IP Protection Strategy FAQ

My blog post yesterday, Global IP Protection: Why You Need a Strategy, Not Just an Application generated a lot of questions. In an attempt to answer those we received (and those we... Read more »

S$3b money laundering case: 8 companies in Singapore blacklisted over their links to 2 fugitives

[SINGAPORE] Eight companies in Singapore have been blacklisted and barred from business dealings over their links to two fugitives who allegedly played key roles in the S$3 billion money laundering case. In a reply... Read more »

42 US lawmakers demand action against Asim Munir, Shehbaz Sharif, exposes Pakistan’s authoritarian regime in fiery letter to Marco Rubio, demands Imran Khan’s release

Forty-two members of the United States Congress have written to Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanding immediate sanctions against senior Pakistani officials over “worsening human rights crisis in Pakistan”. They have also... Read more »

JR East to Launch a New Sleeper Express Train to Tohoku in 2027

Japan’s love affair with night trains is about to get a stylish revival. JR East has confirmed plans to introduce a brand-new overnight sleeper express train in 2027, linking Tokyo with the... Read more »

EU looks at legally forcing industries to reduce purchases from China | Mining

The EU is considering legally forcing industries to reduce purchases from China to insulate Europe from future hostile acts, the industry commissioner, Stéphane Séjourné, says. He made his remarks as the European... Read more »

High Court dismisses Pritam Singh’s appeal against conviction for lying to parliamentary committee

During the appeal, Singh’s lawyer, Mr Andre Jumabhoy, sought to overturn the conviction while the prosecution urged the court to dismiss the appeal as the conviction was sound. Mr Jumabhoy said the... Read more »

Putin’s India Visit: 8 Game-Changing Gifts Russia Is Bringing – Pakistan And America Should Be Very Worried | India News

Moscow’s strongest message to Washington and Islamabad arrives in New Delhi today at 6 PM. President Vladimir Putin is coming to India for the 10th time, and this visit will shake up... Read more »

10 Essential Japanese Winter Comfort Foods To Keep You Cozy

Japanese cuisine has always revolved around shun (seasonality), and winter is the moment for deep broths, slow cooking and meals meant to warm the body from the inside. Ramen and tempura might... Read more »

‘Failed former Tory MPs’ who join Reform unlikely to be selected as candidates, Zia Yusuf says – as it happened | Politics

‘Failed former Tory MPs’ who join Reform UK unlikely to be selected as candidates, Zia Yusuf says “Failed Tory MPs” are unlikely to be chosen as parliamentary candidates for Reform Uk at... Read more »