Japan’s urban redevelopment projects stall

TOKYO – If all goes according to plan, the skyline of Tokyo’s bustling Shibuya district will finally lose its matrix of construction cranes in March 2035, marking the conclusion of a “once-in-a-century”... Read more »

007 First Light Review: Licence to Thrill

“Bond. James Bond.” Just that one phrase and the familiar notes start playing in your head. That’s the kind of permanence 007 occupies in the collective consciousness. It’s immediate and total recall:... Read more »

Japanese university welcomes birth of baby deer on campus, president waives entrance exam[Videos]

Educator in Nara’s most famous deer town fast tracks admission to institute of higher learning. Ordinarily, there are three major paths to university admission in Japan. The first is taking and passing... Read more »

Emerging Market Compliance Risks: When Local Workarounds Become Permanent Liabilities

Companies entering emerging markets hear the same reassurance again and again: “This is how things are done here.” The advice comes in familiar forms. Use a connected intermediary to speed up a... Read more »

ERP alerts, roadside e-parking payment in trial ahead of ERP 2 roll-out

With the switchover to the satellite-based system, gantries will be progressively removed [SINGAPORE] As a vehicle nears the ramp leading from Bedok North Road to the westbound Pan Island Expressway (PIE) on... Read more »

India’s Ethanol Revolution: From E20 to E85 – The Fuel of Tomorrow Has Arrived!

India only recently started using E20 fuel everywhere, which became compulsory at petrol pumps in April this year. Many of us are still getting used to E20. So a natural question comes... Read more »

300-tonne hose washes up on Japanese shore

Anybody lose 150 meters of gigantic hose by any chance? The ocean is a large and mysterious place where powerful forces of nature dictate global weather patterns and lifeforms still unknown to... Read more »

Tanjong Katong sinkhole caused by alleged unauthorised & non-compliant works, 7 parties face charges

Seven parties charged over Tanjong Katong sinkhole that swallowed car, project remains suspended A year after a sinkhole opened up along Tanjong Katong Road South and swallowed a car, authorities have completed... Read more »

How TMC rebels’ choice NCPI became BJP’s biggest ally in Lok Sabha and its connection with Hatgacha village | India, -West Bengal News

The Nationalist Citizens’ Party of India (NCPI), a Registered Unrecognised Political Party (RUPP) headquartered in Sankrail of West Bengal, is all set to become the biggest ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party... Read more »

Four Star AMK warehouse sale has up to 85% off premium mattresses & sofas for 5 days only

Upgrade your relaxation space on a budget at the Four Star AMK warehouse sale After a long day of adulting, few things beat coming home and sinking into a plush mattress or... Read more »