ANALYSIS: US Reinforces Status as a ‘Pacific Power’ After Interception by Chinese Warships
Read More News Analysis Amidst threats of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, a Chinese naval ship just intercepted a U.S. Navy ship in the Taiwan Strait, demonstrating the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) attempt to drive the United States out of Asia. However, the United States reacted strongly stating that it will firmly maintain a commitment […]
Taiwan’s Economic Security: The Role of Transnational Private Partnerships–A Global Taiwan Institute Seminar
Read MoreIn a seminar held by Global Taiwan Institute (GTI) at 1:00 p.m. ET on June 15, David Chang, founder and secretary-general of Crossroads, an NGO in Taiwan; Rupert Hammond-Chambers, president of the U.S.-Taiwan Business Council; and Catherine Tai, deputy director for Asia of the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) will discuss Taiwan’s Economic […]
Thai Navy Under Pressure to Buy ‘Notoriously Loud’ Chinese Submarine Engine After Germany Embargo
Read More Thai officials are scheduled to visit China this month to continue negotiations over a botched submarine deal, in which Beijing sold the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) submarines without engines. Sources at the Thai defense ministry told Asia Nikkei that Thailand is still considering a deal from China as Beijing attempts to save face after […]
Reviving Engagement With China ‘Counterproductive and Dangerous’: Rep. Gallagher
Read More In trying to engage China, the Biden administration is reviving a China policy that hasn’t worked for decades, warned Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.). “Time and time again, engagement—particularly engagement just for the sake of engagement—has undermined the urgency we need to actually win this competition, the fact that the Biden ministration is reviving […]
Researchers Identify the 5 Most Common ‘Words’ Newborn Babies Make
Read More Almost all newborn babies across the world speak the same language because of natural vocal reflexes during the first three months, according to a parenting expert who has broken down five universal sounds representing the most common needs of babies. By understanding the subtle “pre-cry” sounds, caregivers can prevent the ensuing wailing siren […]
State ready for trial of alleged fraudsters who tried to bribe NPA
Read More Fraudsters allegedly offered a R3.5 million bribe to the NPA to make R69 million police tender fraud investigation ‘go away’ They allegedly offered a R3.5 million bribe to make R69 million police tender fraud investigation ‘go away’ This article is only available to subscribers. View subscription options If you are already a subscriber, […]
Pikitup helps pile up Joburg debt
Read More An executive at Pikitup allegedly lied about having authorisation to circumvent national procurement legislation regarding the supply-chain management processes, leading to the City of Johannesburg’s waste management entity losing about R1.3 billion. A forensic investigation by law firm Malatji & Co Attorneys showed that Pikitup chief financial officer Litshani Matsila lied to senior managers […]
Vodacom’s contribution to Youth Month and economic emancipation
Read More Rishaad Tayob is the Consumer Business Director at Vodacom South Africa responsible for Consumer Sales including Distribution and Terminals. Through initiatives like ConnectU and NXT LVL, SA youth become empowered and employed Youth Month in South Africa is an annual commemoration that holds great significance for the nation. It serves as a reminder […]
‘I’m left with nothing’: Nigerians feel brunt of economic shakeup
Read More Nigerians are feeling the strain as their new president pushes through a series of unpopular policies that have earned him praise from foreign investors. Bola Tinubu, who was sworn in on 29 May, has surprised many observers by taking a running start to his tenure of Africa’s most populous country. In little over […]
Prince Harry and Meghan’s multimillion-dollar deal with Spotify to end
Read More The multimillion-dollar deal that a media group run by Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has had with streaming giant Spotify is ending by mutual agreement, the two parties said on Thursday. The couple have produced just one series under their Archewell Audio podcast imprint since inking the agreement […]