Conservation works better when local communities lead it, new evidence shows
Oct 09, 2021 08:26 am UTC| Nature Life Science
We are currently facing a mass extinction of plants and animals. To remedy this, world leaders have pledged a huge expansion of protected areas ahead of the UN biodiversity summits to be held in October 2021 and May 2022...
Student sex work is happening, and universities need to respond with health services
Oct 09, 2021 08:02 am UTC| Life Law
As university and college semesters unfold, a small but increasing percentage of students will likely also be taking on a largely under-reported and overlooked form of part-time employment: sex work. Over the past year,...
More luxury brands such as Moncler, Louis Vuitton, MCM offering high-end bicycles
Oct 07, 2021 23:40 pm UTC| Life Business Economy
Italys Moncler is joining a group of luxury fashion brands collaborating with bicycle makers to offer high-end, luxurious bicycles. Moncler is partnering with Danish bicycle maker Mate to come up with a limited edition...
US kids could expect fewer toys on shelves this Christmas due to supply chain woes
Oct 07, 2021 23:40 pm UTC| Economy Life Business
US toy companies are struggling to find containers to ship their goods while searching for alternative ports in a race to get their products to retailers in time for the holidays. The fourth-quarter accounts for 70...
S. Korea's shopping centers lure pet lovers with pet lifestyle shops
Oct 05, 2021 23:59 pm UTC| Economy Life
South Koreas department stores and shopping malls are offering pet lifestyle shops to attract the so-called pet-fams or families with pets. Among them is Cocco Square, a 4-floor lifestyle shop for pets, which opened at...
S. Korean's purchases of imported luxury bags surge to 174.1 billion won amid pandemic
Oct 05, 2021 23:58 pm UTC| Economy Life
South Koreans purchased luxury bags worth 174.1 billion won last year, up 38.1 percent on-year, according to the National Tax Service and the Korea Customs Service. Based on the 10 percent value-added tax and the...
Car buyers in Japan now have convenience of ordering Honda cars online
Oct 05, 2021 23:58 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
Honda Motor Co. became the first Japanese automobile manufacturer to allow local customers to complete the entire online purchasing process, from consultation to contract-signing. On Hondas website, customers can choose...
Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility
Economist Chris Richardson on an ‘ugly’ inflation result and the coming budget
Biden administration tells employers to stop shackling workers with ‘noncompete agreements’
Labour can afford to be far more ambitious with its economic policies – voters are on board
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects