Foreign Exhibits at Vietnam Defence 2022
Defense-Update impressions from the main foreign exhibits at Vietnam Defence 2022.
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Thai police accused of ‘sham’ inquiry into alleged forced labour at former Tesco supplier
Exclusive: Burmese workers say officials took one day to conclude no laws were broken at VK Garment factoryThai police have been accused of conducting a “sham” investigation into potential forced labour at a garment factory formerly used by Tesco after…
Return to China will require a resolution of Peng Shuai case, says Women’s Tennis Association
Governing body of women’s tennis says it wants to meet Peng in person before it resumes tournaments in ChinaThe return of WTA tournaments to China in 2023 will hinge on a resolution to the Peng Shuai issue, with the governing body of the women’s game t…
Modernities for ‘Alternatives to Development’: Vietnamese Colonial Modernity
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‘To gain respect, you need success’: the trans tycoon from Thailand who bought up Miss Universe
Anne Jakrajutatip, boss of JKN Global, recently made headlines by buying the firm behind the contest for $20mAnne Jakrajutatip, 43, has a story unlike many of the world’s media moguls. Growing up in Bangkok, the child of shop owners, she felt that she …
China data ‘under-represents’ true impact of Covid outbreak – WHO
Analysis of Chinese data finds no new variants of concern emerging, but world health body says it still does not have ‘complete data’The World Health Organisation has criticised China’s “very narrow” definition of Covid-19 deaths, warning that official…
‘Like a dystopia’: French expats on China’s ‘zero Covid’ and its shocking reversal
The Chinese Communist Party’s reversal of the draconian “zero Covid” policy in December sparked an unprecedented epidemic across the country. But while the surging cases caused them a lot of worry, the end of brutal lockdowns was ultimately a big reli…
Vietnamese boy trapped in 35-metre concrete pillar dies
Ten-year-old who fell into a narrow open shaft on New Year’s Eve at construction site confirmed dead A 10-year-old Vietnamese boy who fell into the narrow open shaft of a concrete pillar at a construction site on New Year’s Eve has been confirmed dead,…
Australia should back new search for MH370, says top official who led first effort
Search for Malaysia Airlines plane that disappeared with 239 people on board should resume now that new equipment and data is available, expert saysGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian government shoul…
Bike maker Brompton to source fewer parts from China and Taiwan
UK company makes decision because of growing tensions between Beijing and the islandBrompton, the UK’s largest bicycle maker, has said it is planning to reduce its dependence on China and Taiwan for parts, amid fears of a growing military threat to the…