Filipinos turn to culinary skills for better-paying jobs overseas
Becoming a chef is now one of the most popular professions in the Philippines. That is because when it comes to finding work, some say it’s easier to get a…
Health experts: Myanmar may lose battle against HIV
Health experts warn that Myanmar is in danger of losing its battle with HIV. Currently, the country can only afford to treat a third of its more than 120000 HIV…
SINGAPORE: Companies ‘go green’ to avoid ‘going red’ in the account books
Going green are sometimes perceived as an expensive effort by companies. Huge investments and high costs are often cited as barriers that kept small and medium enterprises out from taking…
Bridging Asia: Religious Fundamentalism is a threat to Asia’s future
This House believes that religious fundamentalism, whether a political ideology garbed in religious terminology or a religious movement defining itself largely or entirely by religious values,… source
Women-only taxis hit the roads in Delhi, India
There is a unique taxi service which offers a safer option, by allowing women to take charge of the wheel. Taxis driven by women, for women passengers only, are a…
24 Nov 2013 Spotlight: Singapore’s energy future in 2020 and beyond
Industry players say renewable energy sources could account for 10 per cent of Singapore’s energy mix in 2020. That’s more than double the current contribution. This was outlined in a…
FUKUSHIMA, Japan: Cattle possibly affected by radiation exposure
Two years ago, in the months following the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant disaster, Namie town – within the 20-kilometre exclusion zone – was completely deserted. But beef farmer Masami Yoshizawa……
Mobile Wallet in Singapore
Smart phones are fast becoming an important part of our everyday lives. In Singapore, consumers can now use their iPhones or androids to make payments at the point of sale.…
BEIJING: China Mobile’s partnership with Apple
China Mobile started taking pre-orders for the iPhone 5S and 5C on 25 Dec 2013, even though the pricing plans are still not released. The 2 firms reached a deal…
China’s Young Adults
The growing number of young adults living off their parents is a sparking concern in China. A study found that 30% of working-age adults still depend on their parents for…