Change of British High Commissioner to Malaysia in April 2019
Mr Charles Hay MVO has been appointed British High Commissioner to Malaysia in succession to Ms Vicki Treadell CMG MVO. Mr Hay will take up his appointment in April 2019 […]
Approaching a new nuclear threat age – what can we learn from Hiroshima?
Nuclear weapons in the eyes of ‘Hibakusha’ – Testimony of a Hibakusha survivor (From left) Tsutomu Ishiai, Dr Rebecca Johnson Michimasa Hirata. Photo: Daiwa Foundation In October 2018, US President […]
Taste of Korea: Jeonju with chef Hyungsoo Yim
Chef Hyungsoo Yim LONDON: In 2012 UNESCO designated Jeonju a ‘Creative City for Gastronomy’ for its long history of enriching Korean cuisine. The Korean Cultural Centre London showcased ‘Taste of […]
Myanmar wins award for research on biomass production
THE MYANMAR TIMES 21 DEC 2018 U Aung Than Htay, on behalf of Austrian Embassy in Bangkok, Honorary Consul of Austria in Myanmar, hands over the certificate of Energy Globe Award […]
Malaysia cosmetics entrepreneur Nur Sajat: My full name is just ‘Sajat Kamaruzzaman’
By Chris Mohan Malay Mail December 20, 2018 Nur Sajat continues to be hounded by authorities and some in the public over her gender. — Picture via Instagram/Nur Sajat02 PETALING […]
Legatum Prosperity Index 2018 launched at Lancaster House, London
Baroness Philippa Stroud, CEO, Legatum Institute, addressing guests at the launch of the Legatum Prospertity Index 2018 at Lancaster House. Photo: Revi Pillai LONDON, UK – The Legatum Institute launched the […]
Asean Societies Reception in London
From left: David Stringer-Lamarre, Steve Buckley, Chairman ATS, Ms Foo Chi Hsia, Singapore High Commissioner, Mei-Sim Lai, Chairman, BMS,) Thai Ambassador HE Pisanu Suvanajata, (extreme right) with attendees. LONDON, […]
Book Launch – Africa’s Business Revolution
The Royal Arican Society launched Africa’s Business Revolution at SOAS London, 5 December 2018. From left: Georges Desvaux, Dr Nicholas Westcott, Acha Leke, Geetha Tharmaratnam, Daudi Lelijveld With in-depth case studies and […]
International Anti-Corruption Day at the EBRD, London
Professor Eugene F. Soltes (left) with Lisa Rosen LONDON, UK: In recognition of International Anti-Corruption Day, the EBRD in London hosted a talk by Harvard Business School Professor, Eugene F. Soltes, 6 […]
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