1+ hour, 40+ min ago   (796+ words) Kim Jong-un is sending tens of thousands more of his soldiers – perhaps up to 50,000 – to fight in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. They have a 50 per cent chance of survival. Citing intelligence reports, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on August 9 that…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (513+ words) The European Union has become the largest foreign investor in Taiwan, as it seeks to reduce its dependence on China, especially in the hi-tech sector. “Big European companies are investing in traditional areas, to sell cars or machinery and also…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (787+ words) In mid-July, Intel announced an investment of five billion euros in its semiconductor centre 20 kilometres west of Dublin. Since 1989, the company has invested more than 30 billion euros in Ireland. “This represents a commitment to maximise capacity at our Leixlip campus…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (852+ words) A senior Mainland official once advised Donald Tsang Yam-kuen when he was the chief executive to think like the people do. It was good advice. Leaders who want to effectively serve the people need to know what they are thinking....

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (758+ words) A war between China and Taiwan would cost US$2 trillion and affect the whole world, because of the importance of the island’s chip industry and China’s integration into the world economy. That is the judgement of Tsai Ying-wen, President of…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (793+ words) The country of Poland disappeared from the map for 123 years until 1918 and was ruled by the Nazis and the Soviets for 50 years until 1989. Now its per capita GDP has surpassed that of Spain and, according to forecasts by the International…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (373+ words) A country's national day should be a time for its people to put aside differences, be proud of their homeland, and celebrate in a spirit of togetherness. It should be a time for top leaders to unify the nation. That…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (619+ words) Britain’s new Prime Minister brings qualities to the job that could turn the country around – charisma, good public speaking, quick wit and success in managing Manchester, the country’s third city. On July 20, Labour politician Andy Burnham will replace Sir Keir…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (718+ words) Miriam Davis spent eight years studying law in London and working as a pupil in a law firm. She wanted to be a barrister and had to borrow money. Then she started taking cases. “It was a nightmare,” said her…...

3+ mon, 6+ day ago   (674+ words) The automakers of Germany, the symbol of its industrial resurrection after World War Two, are fighting for their future against the threat of cheaper, better Chinese electric vehicles (EVs). On March 10, Volkswagen announced a drop in operating result of 53 per…...