Debate: Should Japan be allowed to release nuke wastewater into Pacific Ocean?

Last year, Japanese media reported that the Japanese government planned to release the contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean after treatment. This raised grave concerns worldwide. Last week, it was reported the government would make its decision this week. China and South Korea have voiced concern. Two Chinese scholars shared their views on the issue with China Daily when the news first broke last year.

Experts urge Vietnam businesses to be competitive to benefit from CPTPP and FTAs

HANOI (Vietnam News/ANN): The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce (VCCI) said poor competitive capacity will hinder businesses from gaining benefits from the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

Experts explain autism misbelief

Beijing: Ten years have passed since the curtain rose on Ocean Heaven, the first Chinese film to tell the story of autistic patients and their families.

Container shortage weighs on China shippers

SHANGHAI: Surging overseas orders for Chinese goods are creating rising pressure on ports and shipping companies, and related parties are working together to break the deadlock.

The US$600bil market for women in menopause is fit for disruption

NEW YORK: Women of a certain age are now trending in the beauty industry, where youthfulness has traditionally been celebrated. In the past three years, a steady stream of brands has hit the market to address the issues menopausal women face: hot flashes, dramatic skin changes, low libido, achy joints and more.

Asia markets swing as rate hike fears offset reflation trade

HONG KONG (AFP): Markets fluctuated in Asia on Tuesday (March 9) as traders struggle to reconcile growing optimism about the global recovery and worries that the expected surge in economic activity will fan inflation and force central banks to hike interest rates sooner than expected.

A crusade against corruption

THERE is no denying that the scourge of corruption has soaked into the fabric of our society. A recent survey by Transparency International-Malaysia (TI-M) found that corruption is rampant and set to get worse, according to the majority of Malaysians.

‘Extend operating hours of Causeway, please’

JOHOR BARU: Truckers are hoping for both the Malaysian and the Singaporean governments to extend the operating hours at the Causeway to ease traffic congestion.

Will a meat-free diet solve the climate crisis?

While adopting a meatless diet might be pertinent in industrialised nations, it could be detrimental to Africa's economic and environmental welfare.

Towards a world-class sales and service tax