10 challenges India will face after elections
Regardless of who wins, many challenges awaits the victory of India’s mammoth elections. The results of India’s elections, out on Thursday, will have a huge impact on the…
Foreign worker influx presents business opportunity in Japan
Service industry businesses catering to foreign workers are popping up all over Japan. As companies hurry to prepare for the acceptance of foreign workers that they hope will…
Jokowi winner of elections
The Indonesian General Election Commission have named Joko Widodo winner of the presidential elections. The General Elections Commission (KPU) has officially declared President…
Taiwan becomes first Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage
The legislation was passed on Friday. Taiwan made history on May 17 as the first country in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage, after most lawmakers of the ruling Democratic…
Bangladeshis will be richer than Indians by 2030
This according to a new report by Standard Chartered bank. Bangladeshis will be richer than Indians by 2030 as the country’s per capita income will grow nearly four times…
Junta loyalists pack Senate in Thailand
The senate will have a key role to play in choosing the next prime minister. The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) took a major step towards retaining power by naming…
Police impose curfew in Sri Lanka after anti-Muslim violence
The violence are seen as reprisal for terrorist attacks carried out last month by Islamist extremists. A Police curfew was imposed last night throughout the country until 4.00 am…
Japan automakers take profit hit
Analysts blame the hit on global R&D competition. The massive expenses automakers must pour into research and development to survive fierce competition in the industry are…
China urges US to meet halfway for trade deal
Foreign Ministry says preparations underway for next round of talks. China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged joint efforts by the United States and China to meet halfway…
Emperor vows to stand with the people
Naruhito made his first address to the people of Japan as emperor on Wednesday. The Emperor succeeded to the throne on Wednesday, the first day of the Reiwa era, according to the…