Violence against women soars in 2021: Komnas Perempuan
The uptick suggests that more women are now willing to report their abuse, said Komnas Perempuan commissioners, adding that the overall figure was just the tip of the iceberg.
Uprooting child marriage in Indonesia
The amended 1974 Marriage Law raised the marriageable age to 19 for both sexes from the previous 16 for girls and 19 for boys.
China to bolster consumption of green, smart home appliances
China's home appliances industry, with the world's largest production and sales volume, is a key driver of the country's consumption growth.
High growth, higher inflation, higher interest rates on the cards for Philippines
Aside from oil prices, climate change and typhoons could likely exert more pressure on the country’s inflation rate.
Mental health services extended to more S’pore hospitals
Each site will have multi-disciplinary teams providing inpatient and outpatient services for patients with addiction issues.
The first step towards a gender-inclusive political system
The constraints to women representatives aren't just limited to systemic power limitations but also social and financial.
Johor shop owners get set for tourists as Malaysia reopens borders
Shop owners and vendors are excited about the reopening of borders but are worried that a Covid-19 wave may cause another shutdown.
1 in 5 women investing for the first time, amidst Covid-19: Survey
Despite the strides taken with investing their money, women continue to be cautious with their savings.
Raising birth rates, balanced regional growth on urgent agenda
In response to these challenges, the new president will be pressured to unfold support measures for pregnancy and childbirth.
Vietnam and US to boost bilateral economic ties
Since the normalisation of ties in 1995, two-way trade between Vietnam and the US has increased 250 times.