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India’s Uttar Pradesh proposes major stamp duty relief to boost women’s property ownership

If approved, this move is expected to significantly increase property registrations in the names of women, thereby advancing financial inclusion and reinforcing women’s…

  • Published: May 16, 20251:23 pm
  • Author The Statesman
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Mayor wants to charge for rescue operations on Mt. Fuji during off-season

Last month, a Chinese male university student was rescued twice within several days on Mt Fuji. He reportedly returned to the mountain after he was rescued the first time to look…

  • Published: May 16, 20251:18 pm
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Singapore to be part of new NGO coalition to tackle drug trafficking, abuse: minister

The group, called the Asia-Pacific Confederation against Drugs (APCD), will push for the creation of drug-free societies and stronger efforts to reduce the demand for drugs. The…

  • Published: May 16, 20251:12 pm
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Malaysia records fewest births ever

In its quarterly population report released on May 14, the Statistics Department said the number of live births recorded a decrease of 11.5% to 93,500 births compared to 105,613…

  • Published: May 15, 20258:40 am
  • Author Razak Ahmad
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Japan aims to double cybersecurity specialists by 2030, relax certification requirements

Public and private sectors cooperation on cybersecurity will also be increased.

  • Published: May 15, 20258:30 am
  • Author The Japan News
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Philippine ex-president Duterte now wants ICC judges disqualified

Mr. Duterte's defence team wants them disqualified for supposedly having already decided on the issue of jurisdiction when they allowed the prosecution in 2021 to open a probe…

  • Published: May 15, 20258:25 am
  • Author Kathleen de Villa
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Incumbents, reelectionists, known faces rule Metro Manila mayoral races

Incumbent local chief executives, re-electionists and personalities from powerful political families dominated the results of the mayoral elections in Metro Manila. Most of the…

  • Published: May 14, 20251:10 pm
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What it costs and spending limits running for president in South Korea

With W58.8b ($41.3m) spending cap per candidate, fundraising becomes a fierce battleground.

  • Published: May 14, 202510:16 am
  • Author Kim Da-sol
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Nepal overhauling outdated intellectual property law

A stronger law is in the works to tackle rampant imitation of popular brands and protect original creations.

  • Published: May 14, 20258:40 am
  • Author Krishana Prasain
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Detained in The Hague, ex-Philippines president Duterte wins hometown mayoral election

His daughter, impeached Vice President Sara Duterte, told reporters after casting her vote earlier in the day that plans were already underway to ensure he would officially become…

  • Published: May 13, 202510:00 am
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