Why South Korea has been so quick to adopt ‘global minimum tax’
Under the minimum tax system, multinational companies making over 750 million euros ($812.3 million) in annual sales must pay at least 15 percent in taxes on their profits in each…
Can discarded oyster shells help shape a greener future for Singapore?
Ms Yukie Yokoyama, 27, an ecologist at Dutch environment and engineering consultancy Witteveen+Bos, and her team created Singapore’s first artificial oyster reef near the jetty…
Death & denial: Why Koreans refuse to contemplate the end
It is quite common for Koreans to deny the imminence of death, even for patients in their final stages, encouraging them to hold on to hopes for recovery. Even when doctors say…
How are guerillas in Myanmar raising their funds?
The surprising fact is that, in their efforts to raise money, the guerillas have successfully established their very own bank, an extremely rare feat in the history of guerilla…
Traditional metalcraft fading in the face of modernity
Handicraft artisans are constantly competing against machine-made products and struggling to sustain their centuries-old industry.
Dining ratings: Trust or trouble?
After renowned food connoisseur Chen Xiaoqing suggested checking out eateries with ratings between 3.5 and 4 points (out of 5) in an interview, a recent debate has ignited across…
Ready for take-off: Behind the scenes of the Singapore Airshow 2024
The Singapore Airshow is back to wow the public with aerial performances and close-ups of 43 aircraft on display.
Vanishing voices: Only 4 people speak ‘Kui’ in Bangladesh
Kui is a south-central Dravidian language. There are no written scripts in Kui, meaning the language may die with the remaining four people who can speak it. The rest of the…
Where does Korea stand on assisted death?
While South Korea criminalises any form of assisted dying, at least 204 South Koreans, as of April 2023, have obtained membership for assisted dying facilities in Switzerland.
Cambodia’s role in global food security
The uncertainty of the pandemic, ongoing conflicts and the risk of future ones has prompted many nations to prioritise their own food security above exports. However, Cambodia not…