PM Manet warns of Cambodia’s demographic changes, aged 2050 populace
“If the data is correct, our scientific policy framework must be reconsidered, because 27 years from now is not far away and we need to ensure full employment for many years to…
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South Korea’s industry minister vows to revive exports, nuclear power industry
He promised to ease regulations “in a decisive manner” to attract foreign investment and global talent, while calling to solidify Korea’s supply chain of innovative…
What drove Korea’s once-revered teachers to despair?
On decline of teachers’ authority, experts point to rule changes regarding student rights, heavy reliance on private education and overprotective parents traumatized by past…
Forum warns of dire consequences if Thai govt does not tackle inequality
A study found that despite ongoing economic growth, Thailand was experiencing growing inequality, with the percentage of the impoverished still fluctuating around 6–8 per cent…
‘More work equals more money’: More Malaysians opt for gig work for income
Perak Motorcycle Delivery Riders Welfare Association president Mohd Azad Mohd Hussin said working for delivery platforms is still seen as a top choice for school-leavers and even…
Least developed countries are seriously off-track in achieving sustainable development goals, says PM Dahal
The prime minister added that massive scaling up of affordable finance to the least developed countries including through the sustainable development goal stimulus package is…
Indonesia promises better relocation package for islanders after clashes over Chinese project
Officials say that the planned industrial park is expected to house, among other things, processing plants to produce raw materials to make photovoltaic solar panels.
Govt insists on Rempang project following visit by ministers, police
The eco-city project, which is expected to attract US$11.5 billion in investment, will turn Rempang into a new special economic zone that will house what will be the world’s…
Potato prices in Bangladesh keep ticking up despite cap
Traders say that it is not possible to bring down the price of potatoes without increasing the supply, and that they will incur huge losses if they sell at the price instructed by…
Sri Lanka’s economy shrinks 3.1% in Q2
The downturn was driven by high inflation, a depreciating currency and lower purchasing power, the Census and Statistics Department said in a statement.