The 43-year-old rock band, which was founded in the Philippines, has built an ardent fan base with its songs chronicling coup-prone Thailand’s political and social turmoil.
Ex-Australia PM Scott Morrison also had China in mind when arming Ukraine
Scott Morrison, who was prime minister from 2018 to 2022, had repeated disputes with China, including in 2020 when Canberra called for a probe into the origins of the coronavirus.
Embracing diversity and inclusion ‘supports business growth’
We now have decades of research to prove what we intuitively know: that businesses which embrace diversity and inclusion outperform those that don’t.
Philippines’ Rodrigo Duterte says Israel should ‘crush Hamas’, turn Gaza into ‘world’s biggest cemetery’
He also said if he were Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, he would ‘pulverise Gaza and make it the biggest cemetery in the world’.
PFAS: ‘forever chemicals’ a mounting litigation risk for businesses
Businesses across sectors and throughout supply chains should consider the risk they are exposed to from growing scrutiny of ‘forever chemicals’ amidst increasing commentary about the potential harmful effects and the ongoing drive to restrict their use.
Chinese Vivo executive among 4 people arrested in India as part of money laundering case
The arrests add to the legal troubles of the Chinese phone maker in India, and come amid rising tensions between Beijing and New Delhi.
China declined to build security outpost in East Timor out of respect for Australian ‘sensitivities’: Ramos-Horta
Mention of defence exchanges in Dili and Beijing’s new comprehensive strategic partnership prompted Australian politicians to voice concerns about the pact.
Microplastics sales ban requires supply chain review
Product manufacturers should review their supply chains ahead of an upcoming EU ban on the sale of goods that release microplastics into the environment when used, an expert has said.
US allows Samsung and SK Hynix to expand their chip plants in China in key concession to South Korea
US concession means Hynix and Samsung can import advanced American machinery that would otherwise be prohibited from entering China.
Why Singapore, Seoul and Japan are defying the real estate downturn
Singapore’s housing market and South Korea’s grade A office market are outperforming most others. Japan, meanwhile, is benefiting from efforts to relocate supply chains away from China.
