More than 90 percent of the world’s 2,000 most influential companies, including Amazon, BMW, Nestle, Rio Tinto, Pfizer, Shein, and Standard Chartered, are failing to meet societal expectations towards human rights, working conditions and corporate ethics, a first-of-its-kind assessment has found. Despite commanding revenues equal to 45 percent of the…
Mae Sot, Thailand – Once again, the attack came from the sky. The Kachin resistance fighters barely heard the sound of the propellers as the Myanmar military’s two drones released their payload above their heads in northern Kachin State in late April. “I fell down to the ground when the…
Amid armed conflict following the 2021 coup, Myanmar’s fast-depreciating currency is destabilising the economy. Myanmar’s military authorities have arrested 11 people, including a Japanese executive, for selling rice at prices higher than prescribed levels. Officials said on Monday that the detainees include rice traders, millers and retailers. The charges relate…
EXPLAINER The world has faced its 12th straight month of historic heat, with this summer on track to be among the hottest yet. While summer has only just begun in the Northern Hemisphere, heatwaves have already gripped many parts of the world including across the United States, Mexico, Europe, the…
The latest launches come as US, Japan and South Korea wrap up three days of military exercises dubbed ‘Freedom Edge’. North Korea has fired two ballistic missiles and the second may have failed and blown up, possibly raining debris inland, South Korea’s military said. Monday’s launches came a day after…
Kaohsiung, Taiwan – Surrounded by his fellow band members, Rudi takes the stage in Taiwan’s southern port city of Kaohsiung. As he looks out over the crowd, his bandmates begin to play, whipping the audience into a frenzy of excitement. “Silenced by threats, here we stand against this system of…
The claim comes after Washington, Seoul and Tokyo began joint military exercises on Thursday. North Korea has criticised a joint military exercise by the United States, South Korea and Japan, saying such drills show the relationship among the three countries has developed into “the Asian version of NATO”, state media…
Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene declares victory in the country’s parliamentary elections but the opposition makes significant gains. The governing Mongolian People’s Party retained a slim majority in the country’s parliament with the opposition Democratic Party making major gains, according to preliminary results reported early Saturday. Mongolia’s Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene…
The ruling Mongolian People’s Party is expected to win another term despite concerns over its rule. Polls have opened in Mongolia where the ruling Mongolian People’s Party (MPP) is widely expected to secure victory despite deepening public anger over corruption and the state of the economy. Voters across the vast…
Hawaii, United States – In an era of increased tension and growing competition between China and the United States and its allies, the US Pacific Fleet is hosting Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC), “the world’s largest international maritime exercise” in Hawaii. Held every other year, RIMPAC this year brings together…
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