‘Revenge spending’ in China is giving luxury brands some hope
But leading brands still face a tough road ahead, and will likely have to rethink…
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Japan’s top billionaire Tadashi Yanai says the image of America is breaking
“The very image of America is breaking,” Tadashi Yanai, CEO of Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing,…
HSBC is taking heat from all sides after backing China on Hong Kong
The London-based bank is facing harsh criticism from Western government officials and investors after its…
Energy drink: A UK startup is turning coffee into fuel
Starbucks (SBUX) has started to trial recyclable alternatives to the disposable cups. But the used…
These tiny islands have been quietly mastering hydrogen power – CNN Video
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US cities are losing 36 million trees a year. Here’s why it matters and how you can stop it
But tree cover in US cities is shrinking. A study published last year by the…
Rising seas are turning Miami’s high ground into hot property
In Miami these days, it’s all about elevation, elevation, elevation.And long before melted ice caps…
Could rich people be the answer to the climate crisis?
The more stuff you own, and the more you travel, the more fossils fuels are…
India’s Modi responds to ‘violent face-off’ with China over Himalayan border
More details are emerging about a clash late Monday night along a disputed border between…
Twenty Indian soldiers dead after clash with China along disputed border
The incident occurred during a “deescalation process” underway in the Galwan Valley in the disputed…
How Ghana’s Black Lives Matter protest ended with clashes with the police – Tek Portal
Ernesto Yeboah was charged with failing to contact the authorities before organizing a Black Lives…
Africa coronavirus: countries are still waiting for a surge in cases as experts question whether it will happen – Tek Portal
He later recovered. But the force of infection, mostly coming from Europe, seeded the virus…
Beijing extends residential lockdowns as coronavirus infections spread
The Beijing Municipal Health Commission reported 27 fresh Covid-19 cases Tuesday — taking the five-day…
Asian governments turn to ‘lawfare’ as war on the press goes to the courts
“Just because you’re a journalist you are not exempted from assassination, if you’re a son…
China’s new coronavirus outbreak sees Beijing adopt ‘wartime’ measures
The Chinese capital reported 36 new Covid-19 cases on Monday, bringing the total number to…
Philippines’ Maria Ressa found guilty of ‘cyber libel’ in latest blow to free press
Ressa was arrested early last year in the Manila offices of Rappler, the online news…
Boris Johnson desperately needs his lockdown gamble to pay off
It’s impossible to overstate how important it is for Prime Minister Boris Johnson that this…
Indian actor Sushant Singh Rajput found dead in his Mumbai home
Mumbai police say he took his own life, and an investigation is underway.The actor made…
Chinese gamblers defy ban and power Philippines casino boom
Nearby, rows of Chinese nationals sit at desks chatting on cellphones with potential clients back…
Lesotho former PM and wife paid criminal gang to execute his estranged wife, court papers say
Thabane ordered the hit on Lipolelo Thabane to allow his current wife Maesaiah to become…
