Ministry, NGO join hands to divert children away from jails
The programme will give youths an opportunity to change their ways through continuing education, vocational training and life skills.
Japan eyes setting up child agency in FY 2023
The agency's mission will be to provide seamless support for children regardless of age and get rid of sectionalism within the government
Myanmar opposition raises $8.6m through ‘revolution’ bonds
The move is probably the biggest yet to generate funds for its "revolution" to topple the ruling military junta
PM, defence minister urge vaccinations for eligible kids
As of November 21, over 14 million people aged five and older out of Cambodia’s total population of around 16 million people have been vaccinated.
Barisan Nasional’s gamble of fielding new faces pays off
Of its candidates for the 28 seats, 24 were new faces in the Melaka state election
Taiwan opens office in Lithuania, in move set to anger
The self-governing island and Lithuania agreed in July that the Vilnius office would bear the name Taiwan rather than Chinese Taipei
Legislators nix ‘consent’ from sexual violence bill
An earlier version of the regulation cites a lack of consent from victims as a critical factor that defines sexual assault, but this triggered protests from certain Islamic groups
Beijing slams DPP’s separatist attempt via law amendment
A spokesperson said such moves by Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party are being closely watched
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi to face new charges of electoral fraud
So far she is facing 11 criminal cases, including two of corruption and one of violating the Official Secrets Act
Jokowi eyes global role after diplomatic wins
In December, Indonesia will begin its year-long presidency of the Group of 20 and serve as chair of ASEAN in 2023