Idle Malls and Reuse Solutions
Across Asia, vast shopping malls have been once a symbol of prosperity and now echo with silence. These ghost malls aren’t only evidence of market miscalculations; they reveal profound elevation in our lifestyles, consumption and vision of evolution. The count of ghost shopping malls has been increasing in the major
Lessons from Evergrande, Country Garden
The property industry in China, which once led to a fast urbanisation of the country, is in its worst crisis in decades. With the large companies such as Evergrande and Country Garden having too much debt to handle, the impact has been observed in the financial markets, the supply
China Develops Robot That Could Carry a Baby
Researchers in China have introduced a pioneering gestation robot capable of mimicking a complete human pregnancy. Blending advanced robotics, AI, and reproductive science, the innovation marks a significant stride in FemTech and the evolving landscape of biotech. Led by Dr. Zhang Qifeng, a PhD graduate of Nanyang Technological University, the
South Korea and Vietnam Commit to Stronger Ties Despite Trade Issues
South Korea and Vietnam pledged to enhance economic and strategic ties during a summit to increase trade amidst global challenges and uncertainties. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung hosted Vietnamese leader To Lam, the first state guest since his inauguration on June 4. They discussed promoting trade and investment, with
Myanmar Engages US Lobbyists to Strategically Restore Bilateral Ties
A lobbying company from Washington has agreed to a $3 million yearly contract with Myanmar’s Ministry of Information to help the military-run country reestablish its relationship with the United States. DCI Group signed the deal with Myanmar’s Ministry of Information on July 31. Following Myanmar’s 2021 military coup led by
Modi Plans First China Visit in 7 Years as US Strains Grow
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to make his first visit to China in over seven years, a government source disclosed, marking a potential warming of bilateral relations as geopolitical frictions with Washington intensify. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to travel to China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
How to Log Out Amazon Account Safely On Any Device?
Understanding how to log out Amazon account is just as important as logging out of your bank account. Whether it’s on the shared PC at work, your friend’s tablet, or even just browsing at a coffee shop, logging out of your Amazon account after use ensures your private information remains
Myanmar Forms Interim Government, Military Retains Control
Myanmar’s military nominally handed power to a civilian-led interim government Thursday, while junta chief Min Aung Hlaing retained control as acting president ahead of planned elections. State media announced the end of military emergency rule from 2021, replaced by a temporary civilian authority and an election supervisory body. Despite the
How High Interest Rates Reshape Global Property Markets
It marks the end of the era of ultra-low interest rates that has characterised the global real estate markets over the past decade. Persistent inflation has led central banks worldwide to increase interest rates, thereby shifting the value of real estate in both commercial and residential sectors. These effects have
Bangladesh to Purchase 25 Boeing Aircraft to Help Reduce US Tariffs
Bangladesh has ordered 25 aircraft from Boeing and increased imports of key American goods to reduce trade tensions and lower the steep tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, a senior official said on Sunday. This strategy aims to narrow a $6 billion U.S. trade deficit with Bangladesh and prevent a
