Nepal set to miss 2026 malaria elimination goal as indigenous and imported cases rise
Over 20 cases of indigenous and nearly 1,000 cases of imported malaria cases have been detected in 2024, which is higher compared to 2023.
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Japan’s ruling party accepts opposition bloc’s plan to abolish political activity funds
The LDP also had to drop its proposal to create a new category of spending whose use can be kept undisclosed under certain conditions. The party was forced to make concessions as…
Thai Senate approves amendment to parental control law
Under the amendment, parents still have the right to punish, admonish, or correct the behaviour of their underage children, provided such actions do not involve abuse or violence…
Parental leave benefits in South Korea to increase in January
The changes, which will take effect Jan. 1, 2025, will see the upper limit for parental leave benefits increased to 2.5 million won ($1,740) per month, up 1 million won from the…
Parties clash over South Korean acting President Han’s authority to approve justices for Yoon trial
Acting leaders have appointed justices before, but PPP argues this doesn’t apply when president is suspended, not impeached.
Experts warn that employees in Malaysia could be on the losing end with the looming rise in insurance premiums
Officials noted that any cost increase could significantly strain working capital, leading to tighter cash flows which might hinder investments in crucial areas such as…
Cambodia rejects Reuters claim that Chinese loans ‘frozen’
The report speculated that China’s decision might be tied to “caution over failed infrastructure projects” in Cambodia. The article cited the Funan Techo Canal as an…
Myanmar nationals stranded in Philippine province of Zambales long to go home
Soe San Naing, 33, the boat’s skipper, expressed his longing to return to Myanmar in an interview recently. While he acknowledged that the PCG personnel in Zambales were…
Momentum for education, medical reforms slows upon Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment
The government had positioned education reform as one of its four major policy pillars, but the political fallout from the impeachment may weaken the momentum for these…
At Freedom’s Gate?
For Bangladesh's political transformation to succeed and establish a democratic state, the movement must genuinely represent and protect all its people.