World Oct 24 Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit dies at age 93 Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit, who supervised royal projects to help the rural poor, preserve traditional craft-making and protect the environment, died on Friday.
World Jul 10 Sustainability in clothing industry falters as fast fashion reigns Textile recycling efforts are dwarfed by giant brands churning out cheap synthetic garments for a rampant consumer base. …
World Jun 03 After Hong Kong crackdown, overseas tributes help keep Tiananmen memories alive In Hong Kong, once a beacon of commemorative freedom, the massive June 4 annual vigil that mourned the victims for decades has vanished, a casualty of the city’s clampdown on dissidents following huge anti-government protests in 2019.
World Jan 19 Asia’s hopes for Lunar New Year boom fizzle as Chinese tourists stay home A hoped-for boom in Chinese tourism over next week's Lunar New Year holidays looks set to be more of a blip as most travelers opt to stay inside China if they go anywhere at all.