China
There’s a standoff between China and India in the Himalayas. Both sides explain
But as time goes by, concerns that this incident could mark the beginning of a longer term downward trend in Sino-Indian relations are rising.
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Global Issue
Industry
Economy
System Initiative
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Republic of Korea
Exhausted and under pressure, South Korean singles are rejecting social groups
Exhausted by the herd, single South Koreans are gingerly embracing the “YOLO” lifestyle.
India
Why thousands of Indians just marched in the name of science
For the past decade, Indian investment in science has stood stagnant at just 0.9% of GDP. Scientists, students and citizens are calling for change.
Climate Change
Parts of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh could become too hot for humans by 2100
Without action, climate change could devastate a region home to one-fifth of humanity.
China
How China is moving out of debt and up the value chain
Rapid digitization will allow the Chinese economy to continue moving up the value chain.
China
7 Chinese superstructures that leave the rest of the world in the shade
China’s economic power and military muscle have grown at breakneck speed. But there are other areas in which the Asian giant is rapidly becoming a world leader.
Future of Digital Economy and Society
Why failing to protect the open internet could crush US tech startups
American leadership in technology innovation and economic competitiveness is at risk if U.S. policymakers don’t take crucial steps to protect the country’s digital future.
Latin America
Venezuela was once South America’s richest country. Here's what went wrong
Venezuela went from affluent to impoverished in two decades. Can it step back from the brink of civil war?
Environment
This futuristic building is helping tackle air pollution - thanks to 23,000 plants
Agora Garden, a Taiwanese tower block, is due to open in the autumn, and will be home to 23,000 plants, absorbing 130 tons of carbon dioxide per year.
Science & Technology
China has pulled off a 'profound' feat of teleportation
A new Chinese experiment shows that quantum teleportation works between the ground and space.
European Union
You probably won't guess the country with the lowest unemployment in the EU
since the end of 2015, the job market in the Czech Republic has been one of the strongest.
Africa
How can young people secure a better future for Africa?
With 70% of Africa’s population under the age of 30, the continent's youth have more influence than ever before.
Japan
People in Japan will have to retire later because they're not having children
More than half of Japanese companies are planning to raise the retirement age of their workforce.
China
China's economy is more resilient than people think. Here's why
Stephen S. Roach looks at China's economic resilience, as the rest of the global economy has faltered.
United States
Honolulu has banned texting while crossing streets in bid to curb injuries
Honolulu, the capital of the US state of Hawaii, has criminalized texting while crossing the roads