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North American companies at greatest risk of violating UN environmental standards, new research finds

Analysis coincides with the release of ESG Book’s enhanced Risk Score, a transparent, data-driven assessment of corporate exposure to critical ESG topics based on the UN Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. ESG Book’s research shows that U.S. and Canadian companies are three times more likely to risk violating the UN Global Compact’s environmental […]

An alarming mismatch remains between China’s words and actions

Whether it is Australia, the Philippines or the USA, the government or the military, Beijing is intent on bluntly testing others’ resolve to the utmost limit. This has been seen time and time again, most recently in dangerous activities by China’s naval and law enforcement agencies, even while “dictator” Xi Jinping mouths soothing words of […]

Alarming mismatch remains between China’s words and actions

Whether it is Australia, the Philippines or the USA, the government or the military, Beijing is intent on bluntly testing others’ resolve to the utmost limit. This has been seen time and time again, most recently in dangerous activities by China’s naval and law enforcement agencies, even while “dictator” Xi Jinping mouths soothing words of […]

Shanghai Industrial Investment: Another executive in China being investigated by corruption watchdog

Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Meanwhile in China newsletter, which explores what you need to know about the country’s rise and how it impacts the world. Hong Kong CNN — Another business leader in China is being probed by the country’s anti-graft watchdog, in a sign of an ongoing crackdown in the world’s second […]

Japanese foundation tests mobile meditation truck in Osaka city with promising results

Don’t worry, the zen will come to you. Whether it’s in a Buddhist temple or under a waterfall, Japan is hooked on meditation. But can you meditate anywhere, even in a truck? Japanese foundation Kansai Innovation tested out a new project in Osaka Prefecture’s Kadoma City, involving a truck equipped with a meditation room developed […]

Virtual protest held on Roblox: How brands can ethically play on the platform

Global platform Roblox recently made headlines when young people in Malaysia took to the platform for a virtual protest in support of Palestine. Many users notably carried the Malaysian and Palestinian flag virtually in solidarity and videos of the protest were circulating on social media. Attendees could reportedly choose between raising a Malaysian or Palestinian flag or none […]

Sephora Held the First-Ever SEPHORiA in China

SEPHORiA, one of Sephora’s grandest beauty events landed in Shanghai, China for the first time. From November 17th to November 19th, over 3,000 consumers were treated to exclusive experiences, playful digital interactions, and unique beauty masterclasses. SHANGHAI, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — SEPHORA, the world’s leading omnichannel prestige beauty retailer, was proud to launch SEPHORiA […]

Taiwan’s former US envoy, well-known in US, vilified by China, named VP candidate

TAIPEI, Nov 20 (Reuters) – Lai Ching-te, the frontrunner for Taiwan’s presidency, named on Monday Taipei’s former envoy to the United States as his running mate in January’s election, a high-profile diplomat well known in Washington but who Beijing denounces as a separatist. Lai, vice president and the ruling Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) presidential candidate, […]

$18 Trillion Capital Gap Is Threatening the Green Energy Transition

A Staggering 90% of the Shortfall is Traceable to Electricity and End Use Investments Inflation, High Capital Costs, and Supply Chain Pressures Are Slowing the Energy Transition Companies Are Optimizing Capital Structures for Energy Transition Investment with Deals Surpassing $320 billion in 2023 BOSTON, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Closing the $18 trillion gap to […]

Albanese evasive on China navy incident

Nov 20, 2023 – 6.04pm Anthony Albanese says Beijing has been left in no doubt that the “reckless, unsafe and unprofessional” actions of its navy in the East China Sea last week would damage the recovering relationship between Australia and China. However, in breaking his silence two days after the government revealed the incident, the […]

Taiwan presidential front-runner picks former de-facto ambassador to U.S. as vice president candidate

Open this photo in gallery: Taiwan’s Vice President William Lai announces his “National Project of Hope” ahead of the upcoming presidential election in Taipei, Taiwan on Sept. 6.ANN WANG/Reuters The front-runner in Taiwan’s presidential race has picked the long-term de-facto ambassador to the United States as his vice presidential candidate. Vice President William Lai announced […]

The Net Zero Carbon Intelligent Campus, built by the Yancheng Power Supply Company of State Grid Jiangsu and Huawei, Wins the Energy Globe Award

SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 19, 2023 /CNW/ — Recently, the Energy Globe Award ceremony was held in Shenzhen. The Net Zero Carbon Intelligent Campus in Jiangsu Province, China, jointly completed by Huawei and State Grid, was the only Chinese project to receive this award. The award recognizes the outstanding contributions made by the Yancheng Power Supply […]

Sports happenings in Singapore (13-19 Nov)

(From left) Para swimmer Yip Pin Xiu receives the Sportswoman of the Year award at the Singapore Disability Sports Awards, paddlers Zhou Jingyi and Izaac Quek win the U-19 mixed doubles title at WTT Youth Star Contender Vila Nova de Gaia tournament, and golfer Aloysa Atienza wins the female golfer of the year award at […]

Macross anime and Japan’s oldest kabuki theater collaborate for special art exhibit

Traditional deculture! One of the ways the mecha anime Macross sets itself apart from others in the genre by making music a recurring theme. For most of the franchise’s history, including its most recent incarnation, Macross Delta, that’s meant idol music, but now Macross is partnering with a much more old-school form of entertainment, with […]

KitKat Japan’s holiday chocolate is here and we (and everyone else) can’t get enough of it!

Santa-shaped KitKats?! What more could you need for this holiday season? You may know Japanese KitKats for having a myriad of different flavors, some of which are regional or limited-edition. But did you know they also come out with adorable Santa-shaped KitKats in the winter that are insanely popular? Last year, they sold out within […]

President Xi exudes bonhomie as business houses gauge a directional shift

The most important summit in recent years just took place. Chinese President Xi travelled to San Francisco to meet US President Joe Biden in a visit that Beijing’s media and foreign office played up to the hilt, the US hardly at all. There are multiple reasons for that. While one spoke enthusiastically of a strategic […]

‘There are three of us in my relationship: my partner, my eyeliner and me’

One of my closest friends while I was growing up in the UK was May, an Egyptian who wore bell-bottoms and scrunchies and who lived in the same building complex as us. I was 12, she was 14; her parents were less strict than mine and so she had started to wear makeup. While hanging […]

Vibrant characters captured in 80s and 90s pictures by the ‘Photie Man’

Offering a fascinating snapshot of Merseyside during the 80s and 90s, Tom Wood spent 25 years capturing the life of characters on our streets. Born in Ireland, Tom, now in his 70s, moved to Merseyside in 1978 and lived here until 2003 and it was during this time that he earned the nickname “Photie Man.” […]

From Pampanga to Norway: How Filipino chef Dominic Vergara champions local cuisine overseas

MANILA, Philippines – Surrounded by a flurry of hungry Royal Norwegian Embassy officials and the Norwegian ambassador to the Philippines himself, Michelin-experienced Filipino chef Dominic Dane Vergara prepared and plated the day’s dishes with a sense of ease, confidence, and calm. After all, who would expect less from the head of Kain Neo-Filipino Bistro, Oslo’s […]

Israel-Hamas war live: 15 dead in central and southern Gaza attacks, say Palestinians

This is the Guardian’s continuing coverage of Israel’s war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. As we open this blog, there has been a Washington Post report that a tentative deal has been struck for Israel to pause its attacks for five days, in return for Hamas releasing hostages. The Post cites unnamed sources familiar […]

David Cameron’s links to China could weaken his role on world stage as UK foreign secretary

When Chinese president Xi Jinping cut the ribbon on Sri Lanka’s Port City Colombo construction site in September 2014, it was promoted as a future major hub in China’s global infrastructure project, the belt and road initiative. With a financial centre, beach-front villas and an international yacht marina, the city is aiming to be a […]

GAC Group Attends the 21st Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition

GUANGZHOU, China, Nov. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The 21st Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition, also known as Auto Guangzhou 2023, themed ‘New Tech, New Life’, commenced at Pazhou on November 17. During the ‘Smart Green Mobility’ press conference hosted by GAC Group, the group reflected on this year’s NEXT plan and announced that the installation of all-solid-state batteries […]