Japan eyes tougher measures against online hate speech; xenophobia amid surge in foreign workers, tourists
The move comes amid a growing number of posts targeting specific ethnic groups and nationalities on social media and elsewhere.
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South Korean President Lee apologises for rights abuses in past intercountry adoption cases
His remarks came a day after The Hague Adoption Convention took effect in the country, once known for the large-scale overseas adoption of children.
Indonesian government suspends operations of ‘problematic’ free meals kitchens
The program, however, will continue nationwide, with authorities pledging closer supervision to prevent further incidents, and the government agreeing to set minimum nutritional…
Japan’s empty homes targeted for subsidy program, as rise in elderly households threatens wave of vacancies
The number of neglected vacant homes is increasing year by year, according to the Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry. In 2023, a record high 3.85 million units fell into…
Foreigners laud Malaysia’s fuel subsidy programme for helping citizens
Faisal, who has been living in Malaysia for the past five years to pursue his studies, recently completed his course at a private university in the federal capital. Commenting on…
Forced disappearances suspected as Jakarta protesters still missing
Two protesters, 23-year-old Muhammad Farhan Hamid and 24-year-old Reno Syachputra Dewo, are still missing after they reportedly participated in a violent protest in front of the…
South Korea airport workers to go on strike, says Korea Airports Corporation
The 2,300 unionised workers at the nation’s 15 airports are seeking better pay arrangements, more rest days and a safer working environment, a representative of the Korean…
Joint action committee invited for talks as three policemen killed amid Azad Jammu and Kashmir unrest
Addressing a joint press conference in Islamabad today, the AJK PM said that negotiations were a “civilised” way to achieve rights and that the government had invited the JAAC…
Osaka aims to suspend accepting applications for private lodging business operations amid residents’ complaints
Osaka City is designated as a special zone where minpaku facilities are allowed to operate. However, the city government aims to suspend accepting applications from both companies…
Include pets in disaster plans: Philippine animal rights group
Even animals suffer when disasters strike, thus the need to also consider them in every family’s disaster preparedness plans, said the Animal Kingdom Foundation, a non-profit…