Hong Kong coach Chan Yuen-ting’s success highlights football’s huge gender divide

In the world of football, where gender disparities persist as a lingering challenge, the success of Hong Kong coach Chan Yuen-ting serves as a compelling narrative that challenges traditional norms. With her remarkable achievements, Chan has not only broken barriers but also underscored the urgent need for greater gender equality in the sport. Chan Yuen-ting made history in 2016 when […]

Behind the beauty of Indonesia’s Raja Ampat islands lie poverty and neglect

In the heart of Indonesia, the Raja Ampat islands beckon travelers with their breathtaking landscapes, vibrant coral reefs, and unparalleled biodiversity. However, beneath the surface of this tropical paradise lies a stark reality of poverty and neglect that often escapes the gaze of the average tourist. The dichotomy between the region’s natural beauty and the challenges faced by its inhabitants […]

Super Bowl ads sell Americans on new technology to protect them

The auto industry is going to ramp up its pitch for electric cars after giving giving them center stage. Even Tesla, who has never run a Super Bowl ad before, managed to sneak in its Model Y within a Popeyes commercial. Ram also boasted about its smart technology that solved problems caused by “premature electrification.” I am a media scholar who is interested […]

What is the world expecting from a Trump presidency

Donald Trump , while campaigning for the presidency, unnerved European Leaders, by disparaging NATO, celebrating the British exit from the European Union and praising Russian president Vladimir Putin. Many European leaders expected that after his unexpected victory in November last year, he’d clarify his remarks and adopt positions more in line with his predecessors. Germans react in Berlin to Donald Trump’s […]

Toronto’s continuing problems with automobiles

Torontonians today hear the same platitudes as their older cousins: cyclists and pedestrians need to actively defend their self-interests. In other words, pedestrians and cyclists will have to find ways of protecting themselves on busy roads with dangerous motor vehicles. It’s odd that Toronto’s policymakers, and even its enforcement officers, can only rehash an idea that has failed in practice […]

How temporary urbanism can transform struggling industrial cities

It is not an easy task to revitalize these Legacy Cities. But it is possible. Inspire by my research in Europe and the work of Die Urbanisten in Dortmund, Germany (my hometown), I identified several innovative redevelopments models that could be useful for post-industrial towns around the world. These three movements are based on flexible, ephemeral solutions that can be applied […]

Can We Do Without Chinese Capital

In 2016, Chinese foreign investments (FDIs) set a new record of nearly US$200 billion. This is about one-sixth the total global FDI. China’s foreign investment now exceeds the amount of money that multinational companies from other countries invest in China. Investors from China initially focused on natural resource in particular in Africa, and developing countries. However, their focus is now shifting to manufacturing […]

Is it possible to be ethical and religious at the same time

The virtues that are embedded in various religious and spiritual traditions (Hinduism Jainism Islam Sikhism Christianity and Zoroastrianism), play an important role in making ethical decisions in the workplace. Thirty-three executives argued that these traditions promote virtues like integrity, flexibility and moral excellence. They also emphasized tolerance, responsibility, and tolerance. A senior executive from the automotive sector discussed the virtue […]

Why is it so difficult for Europeans to receive compensation after Dieselgate

There hasn’t been much progress made for European consumers in the more than one year since the Dieselgate Scandal that exposed Volkswagen and other automakers cheating on emissions tests. Many people don’t know how or if they will receive compensation. Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, has asked Volkswagen to reimburse PS2.5 million for the gas emissions that have affected residents in London. A […]