India’s falling productivity has one cause nobody is talking about-revenue per employee
Productivity, economists of all stripes agree, is the single biggest determinant of a nation’s standard of living in the long run. That the world has been in a productivity funk for over a decade does not augur well. In the US, annual productivity growth since 2005 has averaged 1.3 per cent less than half the […]
Xi alone stands atop the CCP
If any demonstration was needed of the divine leadership of Chairman Xi Jinping, it was found on the opening day of the 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party(CCP). On October 16, Xi told assembled party luminaries of his grand vision for 1.4 billion Chinese. His report was entitled “Hold High the Great Banner […]
Journalists’ group welcomes arrest of Lapid gunman
THE National Union of Journalists (NUJP) has welcomed the arrest of one of the alleged gunman in the killing of veteran radio broadcaster Percival Mabasa, or popularly known as Percy Lapid. “The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines welcomes the arrest of the suspected gunman in the killing of broadcaster Percy Lapid as a […]
US’ Joe Biden vows ‘consequences’ for Saudi Arabia over cuts in oil output
Washington, United States: Joe Biden has vowed consequences for Saudi Arabia over its explosive slash in oil output but, like previous US presidents irked by the kingdom, he may find constraints as he assesses options. Biden endured criticism at home by traveling to Saudi Arabia in June and fist-bumping its de facto ruler, Crown Prince […]
Japan PM orders probe of Unification Church problems
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida ordered an investigation Monday into the Unification Church in an apparent move to calm the public outrage over his governing party’s cozy ties with the controversial group, which were revealed in the wake of Shinzo Abe’s assassination. Former Prime Minister Abe was shot to death during an outdoor campaign speech […]
Bride buys wedding dress for £46 on Shein and shares what turned up
A woman has bought her wedding dress from SHEIN – and she says she doesn’t regret it. The woman says there was “no way” she was spending a fortune. She found one on SHEIN for just £46. TikTok user @_shenayb shared a video from her big day, and explained her decision to viewers. She wrote: […]
With A Probable 3rd Term Under His Belt, China’s Xi Jinping May be Tougher Towards India
The 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) began in the Chinese capital city of Beijing on Sunday. The Congress, which changed its constitution in 2018 to withdraw the two-term restriction on an individual to hold China’s presidential office, is expected to allow another term for Xi Jinping who became the Chinese president […]
2023 AFC Asian Cup will be hosted by Qatar
AFC Asian Cup trophy. AFP With the World Cup in Qatar just weeks away, the country was selected Monday as the host of the 2023 Asian Cup by the Asian Football Confederation. Qatar beat bids from South Korea and Indonesia to become the first country to host the continental championship tournament three times after staging […]
Many Yong Mama’s out there as MATRADE leverages digital to help power Malaysian exports
TPO that is action-oriented & focused on delivering its mission statement Various targeted action plants drawn to support MyDIGITAL aspirations As an agency that was created almost 30 years ago, the Malaysian External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has been mandated to assist Malaysian entrepreneurs to develop and expand their export markets to help the country […]
Chee Soon Juan: Deeply troubling that POFMA was deployed against observation about Govt’s handling of housing and reserves
by Dr Chee Soon Juan I am not surprised anymore when it comes to the People’s Action Party (PAP)’s actions against its critics. This is not to say, however, that its decisions are any less disturbing to me. I am, of course, referring to the latest POFMA action again Mr Yeoh Lam Keong and The […]
BEAM+ LAB to Become a Web3 Film & Entertainment Universe by Revolutionising Traditional IP Ownership Model
Sneak Peek of CRYPTYQUES “FURY” NFT Collection HONG KONG, Oct. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — With numerous entertainment IP creators entering the Web3 space, BEAM+ LAB stands out as the first decentralised film & entertainment universe that pioneers with its ground-breaking IP co-ownership and “4C” operation model – “co-create”, “community”, “collaborate” and “commercialise”. Through their exclusive […]
Upstairs’ 10,000 “Nifty Hands” Collection Sold Out Within 60 Hours, Displays Incredible Community Support, Despite Only One Purchase Limit Per User.
SINGAPORE, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Upstairs.io, Asia’s first custodial NFT Marketplace has successfully sold out their first curated NFT collection following their grand debut on 10th October, 2022. The NFT Marketplace previously launched a limited-edition commemorative digital collectible offered to their first 888 users to claim which went out of stock within an hour. Following […]
Daiso Halloween makeup challenge! Can Japan’s favorite 100 yen store zombify you?【How-to】
Joining the battalions of the undead on a budget. 100 yen shop Daiso is filled with cool stuff throughout the year. It’s especially worth a visit right now, though, since in addition to its regular lineup of bargain treasures you’ll also find a whole bunch of Halloween decorations and costume bits. A lot of them […]
Misinformation swirls in non-English languages before US midterm elections
NEW YORK – Unsubstantiated rumours and outright falsehoods spread widely in immigrant communities before the US presidential election in 2020. That is happening again in the run-up to 2022’s midterm elections, researchers say, but with an insidious twist: The social media accounts pushing misinformation are now targeting audiences in more languages on more topics and […]
cheap condoms that led India’s family planning project, but undone by lousy branding
New Delhi: Last month, a video of a senior Bihar IAS officer, Harjot Kaur Bumrah, scolding a girl for demanding free sanitary napkins caught the ire of the nation on social media. The bureaucrat was conducting a workshop in Bihar when the exchange happened. “Tomorrow, you attain the age of family planning and would want […]
Three of the best Japanese convenience store sweets you’ll want to try this autumn
Family Mart, Lawson and 7-Eleven dig up some surprises for customers this fall. Autumn is one of the best times for foodies in Japan, when the annual harvest allows us to enjoy some of the country’s most beloved seasonal dishes…and desserts. Japanese convenience stores are a good place to start when foraging for fall flavours, […]
FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Tanzania, Colombia, Japan, and Mexico make winning strides
Japan/ Mexico celebrate their goals wildly. FIFA Women’s World Cup/ Twitter Margao/Navi Mumbai: Tanzania recorded a 2-1 victory over France in a Group D match of the FIFA Women’s U-17 World Cup here on Saturday to keep their prospects of advancing beyond the group stage alive. In the day’s first Group C match played simultaneously, […]
Watch: How tea is served in a synchronized manner at China’s Party Congress
Representational image. Twitter/@Chopsyturvey New Delhi: Soon after becoming China’s top leader in 2012, Xi Jinping made significant changes not only to the country’s governance, but also to how tea is served in the Great Hall of the People. Xi’s predecessors were only served by female attendants. However, since Xi’s election, state leaders in the first […]
Made-in-China.com: Brings Latest Sourcing Experience for Global Buyers
NANJING, China, Oct. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Made-in-China.com, China’s leading comprehensive third-party B2B e-commerce platform, will be holding its annual largest ever virtual sourcing expo from October 15 to October 31, 2022 via its website and mobile app. With over 5,000 suppliers registered as participants for the online event, the Sourcing Expo will bring global […]
China’s Communist Party Congress begins: What will Xi Jinping’s third term mean for India?
China’s crucial twice-a-decade Community Party conference began on Sunday. At the end of the meeting, Xi Jinping is likely to get a third five-year term. With this, the head of state and commander of the armed forces, Xi will break the decades-old ten-year term rule fixed for the general secretaries of the party, establishing him as […]
China ex-official Zhang makes first appearance since sexual assault claim
BEIJING, Oct 16 (Reuters) – Chinese former Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli made his first public appearance on Sunday since Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai accused him of sexual assault last year, attending the 20th Communist Party Congress. Zhang, 75, walked onstage at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing behind President Xi Jinping and […]
China’s Xi Makes Big Speech on Country’s Future Ahead of Probable 3rd Term
Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Sunday called for faster military development and announced no change in policies that have strained relations with Washington and tightened the ruling Communist Party’s control over society and the economy. China’s most influential figure in decades spoke as the party opened a congress that was closely watched by companies, governments […]
Thanks a million … Dungiven man Shawn travels the world after hitting scratchcard jackpot
THEY say the world is your oyster and that has certainly been the case for Dungiven man Shawn Keeley since he scooped an incredible £1m win on a National Lottery Scratchcard two years ago. rom scuba diving and full moon beach parties in Thailand to volcano climbing and Sam Feldt DJ concerts in Bali, the […]
How a Chinese doctor who warned of Covid-19 spent his final days
In early 2020, in the Chinese city of Wuhan, Dr Li Wenliang lay in a hospital bed with a debilitating fever. He was no ordinary patient, and even then — before Covid-19 had its name — he feared that this was no ordinary ailment. Li was widely regarded in China as a heroic truth-teller. He […]
Sitong Bridge’s ‘New Tankman’: Banner of freedom from Xi Jinping makes way out of China
Video footage and photos shared on social media appeared to show a defiant protester draping two hand-painted banners with slogans criticising the Communist Party’s policies on the side of a bridge in Beijing Beijing: China’s internet censors removed on Friday virtually all references to reports of a rare protest in Beijing that involved banners denouncing […]
Japan has too many adorable Akita dog license plate designs, needs help picking just one
Which Akitas should represent Akita on cars in Japan? For a long time, license plates for cars in Japan were as plain as could be. Privately owned full-size vehicles nationwide all had the identical format of a solid white background, dark green text and numbers, and nothing else, as seen above. Recent years have brought […]
China’s Communist Party to hold key Congress from Sunday to endorse record 3rd term for Xi, appoint new leaders
China’s ruling Communist Party will hold its key Congress from Sunday during which a new set of top officials will be appointed except for President Xi Jinping who is set to get endorsed for a record third term, breaking over the three-decade norm for top leaders to step down after a 10-year tenure. The 20h […]
Steal Their Style: Manchester trends we spotted from £3 at Zara and ‘perfect’ Primark £12 jumper
I love that feeling when you’ve been looking for a particular item of clothing for ages and finally find it. For me, most recently, that’s been a Wham Christmas Jumper on Depop that I regretted not buying when it was in Primark about three years ago, from Depop. I also picked up a Miss Selfridge […]