Archive
August 22, 2011
Hazare Ups Ante
Fasting activist Anna Hazare complains about the seniority of government emissaries sent to negotiate with him.
Singapore's Happy Maids?
A new survey suggests maids in the Singapore are extremely satisfied with their work. Were they being honest?
Maritime Disaster Waiting to Happen
As sanctions bite against Iran, its national shipping line is believed to be putting unsafe ships to sea to try to beat them. Are Asian nations prepared for the costs of a disaster?
Populism and Paschimbanga
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has chosen to rename the state Paschimbanga. Does it matter?
'We Will Respect Libya Choices'
China’s government says it will respect the will of the Libyan people as rebels advance into Tripoli.
China’s Accident Prone Period
Last month’s high-speed rail crash was a wake-up call for officials. An emphasis on prevention will be far more effective – and much cheaper.
China, the US and Transparency
The US has been quick to claim that China’s military plans aren’t transparent. China, though, says the same of the US.