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More women needed at the top
News, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Binaifer Nowrojee, Published on 17/06/2024
» Mexico has just elected its first female president, following a rare contest between two women, and a record number of women were recently elected to South Korea's National Assembly. But while these results represent welcome gains for gender equality, they are outliers. The broader picture is disheartening.
China factories tap brakes on recovery
Business, Ellen ZhangRyan Woo, Published on 05/05/2023
» BEIJING: China's factory activity unexpectedly contracted in April as orders fell and poor domestic demand dragged on the sprawling manufacturing sector, a private survey showed on Thursday, imperilling the broader economic outlook for the second quarter.
Behavioural changes key to more effective recycling
Asia focus, Ellen Martin and Jeremy Douglas, Published on 04/07/2022
» Environmental sustainability has been top-of-mind in recent years, especially in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, as we witnessed the (almost immediate) positive effects brought about by a reduction in travel and activity.
How women can break the bias
Oped, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Lilian Best, Published on 06/05/2022
» Since 1911, societies around the world have dedicated days, months, and even decades (in Africa's case) to celebrating women's achievements and promoting solutions to new and persistent challenges. But over the past two years, the Covid-19 pandemic has expanded the plight of women to outsize proportions, sharply highlighting the urgency of this year's International Women's Day theme: "Break the Bias."
The why of smiles
Life, Ellen Deveaux, Published on 03/03/2020
» Allan Dransfield is travelling the world with only one mission -- to understand and spread happiness.
Hidden in plain sight
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert & Ellen Deveaux, Published on 03/02/2020
» Since 2008, artist Imhathai Suwatthanasilp has showcased her signature mode of producing installations and art pieces using human hair; weaving, crocheting, embroidering or lacing it into eye catching two- and three-dimensional works that reflect her passion for issues that impact people.