Microfinance was supposed to save Asia’s poor. Why has it failed to live up to its promise?
Microfinance was once celebrated as Asia’s tool to lift people out of poverty. From Bangladesh…
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US government is pushing to gain unprecedented access to your medical records – as data protections are weakening
You might assume that what you tell a doctor stays between you, your physician and…
Prime Minister launches national drive to get everyone in for Christmas
Everyone sleeping rough is to be offered a route off the streets this winter if they…
Retro smartphone accessories are trending, but ‘untethering’ isn’t for everyone
There’s a gadget doing well in Australian online stores at the moment that retrofits a…
Working from home should be a right, not a reward
The Australian state of Victoria was due to enforce a legal right to work from…
The use of AI in biotechnology is changing faster than the rules governing either technology
The recent announcement of novel, viable viruses created by artificial intelligence (AI) was celebrated as…
Second registration window now open for tax advisers
Phase two of the new online registration requirement for tax advisers rolls out. Advisers with…
How weaving helped invent modern computing — and is shaping its future
Weaving is an ancient craft that is still practised as a hobby by many people…
The Taliban has brought Afghanistan close to collapse, but resistance is growing
Five years after returning to power in Afghanistan, the Taliban’s rule remains as ultra-extremist as…
Rainforest Destruction at Its Lowest
– Advertisement – For years, the Amazon rainforest has been being cleared. The concern is…