Japan turns to tech to cut long working hours
Overwork is a longstanding problem in Japan and companies are turning to technology for solutions.
Hotels train staff to spot human trafficking
The check-in desks of hotels are becoming the front line for detecting victims of human trafficking.
Valentine’s Day: Japan falling out of love with ‘obligation chocolates’
Some women in Japan are moving away from the custom of giving ‘obligation chocolates’ to male colleagues.
‘I was in the taxi and he put his hand on my knee’
As taxi drivers face the prospect of extra criminal checks, one woman tells of being assaulted by her driver.
Would you be happy to see your doctor online?
Video consultations are saving doctors time and money, but are they good for patients, too?
London’s secret billion-pound guilds
London’s trade guilds date back a thousand years and have billions of pounds in assets. But have they forgotten their original purpose?
‘Ideas are worthless, execution matters’
StockX founder Josh Luber says entrepreneurs just need to put “one foot in front of the other”.
‘I stole £30,000 from my mum to make millions’
Andrew Michael was 17 when he used his mother’s credit card without her knowledge to launch a successful IT company.
When parents sue children for retirement support
A handful of Asian countries allow parents to take legal action against their children who fail to support them.
Brexit: How could it affect the fashion industry?
Brexit may mean buying your favourite brand could cost you more. Here’s why.