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'Pebble' in the Pacific: Five things about New Caledonia

Here are five things to know about the archipelago whose pristine beaches often restive history.

Evergrande is a real estate giant with a presence in over 280 Chinese cities

China's Evergrande: How will a 'controlled demolition' impact the economy?

3 hours ago

As Chinese real estate behemoth Evergrande reportedly prepares for a government-backed mega-restructure, here is an explainer on what Beijing's b

Markets appear confident that the Omicron variant is not as bad as initially feared

SA must address hesitancy to increase COVID vaccination: Here’s how

8 hours ago

Efforts to improve vaccine uptake must be tailored to the needs and concerns of those who make up society, rather than just mass-campaigning to the pu

Thailand hopes to make Phi Phi the standard-bearer for a new, more sustainable model of tourism

Thailand plots sustainable comeback for DiCaprio beach

21 hours ago

While travel stopped and the world locked down, in the dazzling blue waters of Thailand's idyllic Phi Phi islands, a gentle renaissance was under

The Biden administration will not send any US diplomatic or official governmental representatives to the Games

US diplomatic boycott: What does it mean for the Olympics?

23 hours ago

The United States has announced a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics to protest China's human rights record.

Discussion | Dealing with grief this festive season

1 day ago

It's that time of the year again. A time for festivities and merriment. Well, maybe not this year, and not for everyone.

When should you get tested for COVID-19?

1 day ago

The slightest hint of a headache or a sore throat has been a cause for concern for many of us. So, when should we treat it as just an ordinary sniffle

How changes to VAT affect compliance among small firms

1 day ago

Since VAT is more broad-based than the general sales tax, the effect on tax revenue collected was deemed to be neutral in terms of tax revenue collect