The return of more than 900,000 migrants has caused the flow of money from abroad to drop by more than 20 per cent, according to a report from the Cambodian central bank. This situation is squeezing households' financial means and creating new pressures on the domestic labour market. Meanwhile criticism of the government and tensions with Thailand along the border continue.
In a message released today, the Buddhist leader endorses the pope's appeal on Palm Sunday for nonviolence and disarmament, emphasising the values common to all religions – “love, compassion, tolerance” as the basis for conflict resolution, from the Middle East to Ukraine.
Online for a month now, “S.H.I.T Journal” – playing on the double meaning of the acronym for Science, Humanity, Information, and Technology – is racking up millions of views by publishing studies on grotesque topics presented with apparent rigour. A ‘subtle protest’ against the Party’s pressure to publish ever more studies to certify the excellence of Chinese universities.
On the eve of Passover, the Rossing Centre expert speaks with concern of a country that today seems to have lost faith in coexistence. “For us Jews, this is a Passover dominated by a sense of exhaustion.” The war fronts, from Gaza to Iran, fuel hatred and divisions. Blockades, discrimination against Muslims and even Christians. The work of those who nevertheless try to listen to the other’s reasons, keeping hope alive, is fundamental.
Bishkek is stepping up its efforts to gain a foothold in the global market for products certified according to Islamic religious standards. To make the whole process more accessible to businesses, a dedicated portal has been launched for applying for certification, whilst a QR code displayed on products allows consumers to access specific information.
Today’s headlines: Kuwaiti oil tanker ablaze following Iranian attack off the coast of Dubai; Israel has approved the controversial law introducing the death penalty for Palestinian terrorism; human rights NGOs will appeal to the Supreme Court; New attacks by Pakistan in Afghanistan; The World Data Organisation has been established in Beijing to promote cooperation on the digital economy; The first Asian ‘song contest’ promoted by Eurovision will take place in Bangkok in November.
