These are the world’s most livable cities in 2021

As the world continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic, the metropolitan city of Auckland in…

‘Five-day office week will become the norm again’

The five-day office week could become the norm again within two years, the Centre for Cities…

What’s happening with foreign travel?

International travel for non-essential reasons like going on holiday has been legal since 17 May, but…

Why electric cars will take over sooner than you think

I know, you probably haven’t even driven one yet, let alone seriously contemplated buying one, so…

Stay-at-home holidaymakers warned of summer essentials shortage

Firms are struggling to secure summer essentials like garden furniture, picnic baskets and outdoor toys, as…

Hong Kong sets $1.3m parking space price record

A parking space has reportedly sold for a record-breaking $1.3m (HK$10.2m; £930,000) in Hong Kong. Read…

UN: Cost of food rises at fastest pace in over a decade

Global food prices have jumped at their fastest monthly rate in over a decade, according to…

UK begins process to join Asia-Pacific trade bloc

The 11-member Trans-Pacific Partnership trade bloc has agreed to open accession talks with the UK. Read…

China accuses Western firms over ‘harmful’ kids’ goods

China has accused several Western clothing brands of selling goods that could be harmful to children.…

Zoom sales race ahead despite workplaces reopening

Zoom sales have more than doubled after a “very strong” start to the year as the…

Huawei operating system coming to smartphones in Asia

An update of HarmonyOS, the operating system developed by Huawei, means it will now be installed…

Are businesses really tackling racial inequality?

George Floyd’s murder at the hands of police in the US city of Minneapolis last year…