Millennials are ‘very ill-prepared’ to be the richest generation in history, wealth manager says
Millennials are poised to be the wealthiest generation in history, but are they ready to handle the large inflow of money?
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Japan to build hospital ships to boost disaster response in coastal areas: ‘a huge help’
Japan is planning to construct hospital ships that will be able to respond quickly to natural disasters in coastal areas, with one medical expert who volunteered in the aftermath of the January 1 earthquake that struck the Noto Peninsula saying such vessels would have been a “huge help”.
South Korea to deploy laser weapons to intercept North Korean drones
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea said Thursday it will begin deploying laser weapons systems designed to intercept North Korean drones, which have caused security concerns in the South in recent years.
US wants Boeing to plead guilty to fraud over fatal crashes, lawyers say
The U.S. Justice Department plans to propose that Boeing plead guilty to fraud in connection with two deadly plane crashes involving its 737 Max jetliners, according to two people who heard federal prosecutors detail the offer Sunday.
These 3 daily practices are the Japanese 'secret' for a 'long and happy life,' says authors of 'Ikigai'
If you, like many others, have ever fallen down a rabbit hole trying to learn more about what causes some people to live longer and feel more happiness, then you've probably already heard of Blue Zones like Okinawa, Japan.
Research expert tells UN it has ‘irrefutably’ established missile debris in Ukraine is North Korean
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The head of a research organization that has been tracing weapons used in attacks in Ukraine since 2018 told the United Nations Security Council on Friday it has “irrefutably” established that ballistic missile remnants found in Ukraine came from North Korea.
Singapore’s dirty money clean-up: US$2 billion laundering scandal prompts reforms
Experts told This Week In Asia that the strategy was an important piece of the puzzle in combating money laundering, but said the country could improve implementation, particularly in overseeing non-financial sectors such as real estate, precious stones and metals.
‘Smoke was so thick’: Forest fires scorch Indian mountains amid heatwave
Hundreds of large fires have ravaged the hilly state of Uttarakhand in recent months, and experts warn worse could follow.