Women’s participation in ‘naked festival’ a sign of how aging is forcing changes to male-centric Japanese traditions
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From Singapore to Malaysia, in Asia’s work-from-home tug of war, have Gen Z got the upper hand?
This is a generation of employees who are determined to regain control of their own time and cement a revolution in the way work is done – even as they must sacrifice the security of a job for life that previous generations enjoyed.
U.S. weighs sanctions on Chinese banks over Russia military support
VIENNA/WASHINGTON -- The U.S. is considering imposing sanctions on Chinese financial institutions believed to be helping Russia amid its invasion of Ukraine, in a bid to clamp down on what it sees as a lifeline for Russian military production.
Healthy Returns: Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk make progress toward boosting weight loss drug supply
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Casio's scientific calculators go global to foster logical thinking
TOKYO -- Casio Computer is ramping up its efforts to promote its scientific calculators abroad, pitching their value in fostering logical thinking, particularly in regions like Southeast Asia and Africa where they haven't really caught on yet.
Canadian Arrests Highlight Alleged Gang Role in India’s Intelligence Operations
Months after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada accused India’s government of plotting a murder on Canadian soil — plunging diplomatic relations between the two countries to their lowest level ever — the first arrests in the killing, which came on Friday, did little to demystify the basis of his claim.
In Taiwan, an Ancient Deity Draws Young Soul-Searchers
In a din of firecrackers, cymbals and horns, a team of devotees carried the shrouded wooden statue of a serene-faced woman, holding her aloft on a brightly decorated litter as they navigated through tens of thousands of onlookers.
U.S. accuses Russia of using chemical weapons in Ukraine, in breach of global ban
The U.S. has formally accused Russia of using chemical weapons against Ukrainian troops and announced late Wednesday that it is imposing more sanctions on Russian individuals and entities.