Ivory Coast's 'Pearl of Lagoons' loses its lustre
The vast Ebrie lagoon is choked by plastic pollution and ravaged by sand extraction and unbridled development.
Wed Sep 07 2022
Venice Film Festival seeks to dodge coronavirus and controversy
The prestigious event now in its 77th year will be the first international film festival since the pandemic shuttered competitions.
Sun Aug 30 2020
China losing lustre for Japanese companies: survey
China has fallen off the top of a list of Japan Inc's favoured investment destinations for the first time.
Mon Dec 02 2013
Glut of Malaysian royal titles dims their lustre
For centuries, the Malay royal title "Datuk" Malaysia's equivalent of "Sir" was a high honour that unlocked doors to the elite.
Tue Nov 12 2013
Lower Mandarin orange supply due to China haze
Mandarin orange, an essential fruit for the Chinese New Year celebration, may lose its lustre this year following a steep hike in price compared to previous years.
Tue Jan 15 2013