No way out through death

Being a leading official in a government department or agency seems to have become a risky job.

EU banking on investment to spur growth

In the modern European Union office district in picturesque Luxemburg, the 10-floor glass building that houses about 2,000 employees of the European Investment Bank is among the earliest of Europe's energy saving buildings.

Bring corrupt officials home

IN JUST TWO MONTHS, 88 CHINESE SUSPECTED of economic crimes who were on the run overseas have been caught and brought back. This highlights not just the efficiency of the "Fox Hunt 2014" action launched by the Ministry of Public Security in July, but also the severity of the issue.

Closing the loopholes for escape

The successful hunting of 88 foxes marks the start of a greater campaign to bring all corrupt officials who fled overseas back to face trial.

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NO to independence rattles British politics

In rejecting the idea of an independent Scotland by 55 percent to 45 percent last Thursday Scotland's four million plus voters sent a clear signal that they wish to remain part of the United Kingdom.

Asia growth will prove pessimists wrong

Asia growth pessimists expect to score a hat trick against the optimists in 2014 and beyond. We (at Standard Chartered) disagree.

Ghost of Hirohito still haunts as Japan fails to confront past

The completion by Japan's Imperial Household Agency of the 61-volume record of the life of Emperor Hirohito (1901-1989) has drawn much attention in Japan.

To give, or not to give officials welfare benefits

Amid the call for frugality and the fight against corruption, many grassroots civil servants lament their shrinking bonuses, especially because their salaries remain miserable.

Women in after 260 years

After 260 years of exclusion, women will be allowed to join the Royal and Ancient Golf Club after an overwhelming members' vote opened the doors to the famous St. Andrews clubhouse and paved the way for them to play a role in the governance of the game.

Young stars keen to take over from Li

A promising group of Chinese youngsters are well on the path to filling the giant void left by the retirement of Chinese tennis star Li Na.

FIFA officials ordered to return expensive watches

FIFA's ethics investigator ordered soccer officials on Thursday to return 65 luxury watches given as World Cup gifts or risk disciplinary action.