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Traditional Japanese wrapping cloth Furoshiki gets a Hungarian twist

A European twist on furoshiki, Japanese wrapping cloth, is opening up a new world of wrapping as sustainability... Published 13 Jan, 2025 06:18am

Bangladesh’s strategic crossroads in 2025 and beyond

DHAKA: Amid global geopolitical shifts, there is a fascinating parallel between modern developments and ancient... Published 13 Jan, 2025 06:18am

Should the rise of Trumpism be seen as the exhaustion of US empire?

Samuel Huntington’s book The Clash of Civilisations and the Remaking of World Order has retained significant... Updated 13 Jan, 2025 10:32am

Used solar panel disposal likely to be big problem

Disposal of used solar panels is expected to be a big problem in Japan in the coming decade after solar power... Published 06 Jan, 2025 06:09am

Discover ayurvedic hand wash

Commercial products cause dryness and irritation while hand wash with aloe vera, neem and tulsi (holy basil) ingredients Published 06 Jan, 2025 06:09am

China to create livable, resilient cities

China aims to transform its cities into livable, resilient and smart spaces through continuous urban renewal... Published 06 Jan, 2025 06:09am

Militarisation of Bangladesh police gave it an aggressive outlook

Heavy use of lethal weapons by police killed 800 and injured over 11,000 people. Updated 06 Jan, 2025 10:45am

Top 10 emerging opportunities and careers in 2025

Rapid spread of tech advancements makes it increasingly challenging to predict future skill demands, while accelerating the obsolescence of existing skills. Updated 30 Dec, 2024 11:36am

China-Malaysia bond deepens over Malacca heritage

Wang Lin, a tourist from Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, marveled at the artefacts in the Cheng Ho Cultural Museum in... Published 30 Dec, 2024 06:56am

Can Bangladesh republic be saved?

Economic highway that was flaunted by the Hasina regime was really a dirt road. The story of economic miracle was a myth. Updated 30 Dec, 2024 11:21am

Concern over falling Indian rupee against US dollar

The Indian rupee has breached the significant psychological barrier of 85 against the US dollar, marking an all-time... Published 23 Dec, 2024 07:41am

Everyday movement boosts brain speed, research reveals

Everyday physical activity, like going for a short walk or playing with the kids, may provide short-term benefits ... Published 23 Dec, 2024 07:41am

Learning caution in the age of AI

Online experiment reveals public is too trusting of tech that demonstrates possibly dangerous flaws Published 23 Dec, 2024 07:41am

China poised to compete globally in AI large models

“Fine-tuning with hospital data necessary to develop a model suitable for medical scenarios," academician says. Updated 16 Dec, 2024 10:21am

Asian students to study medicine in Japan for free

Initiative expected to start as early as fiscal 2026; ministry plans to accept about 20 students. Updated 16 Dec, 2024 10:42am

Vietnam’s B2C e-commerce market in bloom

It has been projected by 2025, the country’s e-commerce market will surpass $25bn. Updated 16 Dec, 2024 11:17am

Recently discovered Milan Variations by Mozart played in Shanghai

In 1771, Mozart stayed with his father in Milan, when he was asked to write an opera for the wedding of Archduke Ferdinand Karl Published 16 Dec, 2024 08:46am

AI report highlights climate change’s economic impacts

Experts say traditional risk assessment methods no longer sufficient to manage disasters. Updated 09 Dec, 2024 12:59pm

Impeachments, coups and deaths: Dark side of Korean presidency

Short-lived martial law decree by President Yoon along with an array of controversies have already made Yoon part of the history. Updated 09 Dec, 2024 12:54pm

Japanese, European automakers losing ground in China

EVs continue to be popular in the Chinese market. Updated 09 Dec, 2024 08:39am