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East Asia
S. Korean Constitutional Court ruled to oust President Park Geun-hye
The Constitutional Court of South Korea ruled on Friday on the impeachment of President Park Geun-hye that she should leave her office over the corruption scandal. The Constitutional Court of South Korea ruled on President Park Geun-hye to leave her post on the charges of corruption and abuse of power.…
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East Asia
A victory for the democracy in South Korea
South Korean lawmakers voted in December to remove Park from office over a corruption scandal. However, under the South Korean system, the Constitutional Court must confirm the decision before it can take effect. Park was accused of letting her close friend Choi Soon-sil meddle in state affairs, colluding with her…
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South East Asia
Ashraf Aboul-Yazid signs “the Memory of Silence” in Mumbai Poetry Festival
In Mumbai, 22nd and 23rd April 2017, a Paperwall Media and Publishing Initiative hosts its Mumbai Poetry Festival in the New Library Hall, in Mumbai- a city of dreams. PMP has been a part of the publishing industry for the past 25 years. It began in 1992 with Abhidha, a journal…
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East Asia
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East Asia
High-end manufacturing is not leaving China for US
By Xing Xue(邢雪) from People’s Daily The high-end manufacturing is not leaving China, a renowned Chinese economist said in a contributed article published on People’s Daily Overseas Edition, refuting the claims that high-end manufacturing is flowing back to the US. The comments came after the “Buy American Hire American” pledge…
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East Asia
China’s government work report aims to boost people’s welfare
By Wan Yu from People’s Daily The government work report delivered by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang at the annual session of National People’s Congress, China’s top legislative body, on March 5 conveys positive messages in boosting people’s welfare. “The report has delivered a ‘bonus package’ in livelihood improvement,” Huang Shouhong,…
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East Asia
Flavor Master Certificate (FMC): Professor David Kamen Interview
1. In Korea, there are more people are interested in different flavors in their coffees rather than just as a habit. How do you think about the changes in consumer behavior? We are noticing all around the world that bigger bolder flavors and flavor combinations are becoming more popular. Here…
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East Asia
Chinese college graduates diversify life choices
By Zhao Enuo, Yang Xun from People’s Daily China’s “mass entrepreneurship and innovation” policy has seen its effects in campus, as it also helps diversify the students’ choice after graduation. More college graduates are slowing down their steps for hunting jobs upon graduation, since a large number of them considering…
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East Asia
China’s foreign aid is more people-oriented
By Ji Peijuan from People’s Daily In the past six decades, China has provided nearly 400 billion yuan of aids to 166 countries and international organizations, lending a helpful hand when the latter were in need. But an emerging trend is that the focus of such assistance has been shifted…
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East Asia
China’s ‘digital’ work report offers glimpse into transparent governance
By Wan Yu from People’s Daily A new highlight of this year’s government work report is a printed QR code that enables the readers to get through an electronic version of the report. Analysts believed this “digital” innovation offers a glimpse into China’s achievements in political transparency and improvement of…
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