Life expectancy falls for first time in Singapore’s history in 2021 because of Covid-19
This is the first decline in life expectancy at birth since 1957, the earliest year in which data was available.
‘Miracle’ toddler survived Thailand nursery massacre asleep under blanket
She was the only child in the nursery to have escaped unscathed after former police officer Panya Khamrap killed more than 30 people.
Soaring food prices force Koreans to scrimp on eating out
Eating out costs rose by a whopping 9 per cent in September 2022, the highest since July 1992.
Cambodia’s economists offer suggestions to curb inflation
Solutions offered include spending additional funds to help the most vulnerable people and lowering tariffs on goods imported from abroad.
Malaysian embassy thanks Cambodian government for rescuing its citizens from human traffickers
The Malaysian embassies in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Myanmar are working with authorities to rescue victims of a job scam that lured them abroad.
China launches space-based observatory to unravel Sun’s secrets
The solar observatory, named after Kuafu, a giant in Chinese mythology, will extend its working hours to over 96 per cent of the year.
Pakistan government will not seek Paris Club debt restructuring: Finance minister
Dismissing market rumours, he also said the country will fulfil all multilateral, international and bond obligations.
Japan keen to use sewage sludge as fertilizer
By promoting the domestic production of fertilizers, the government aims to keep prices down and protect agricultural businesses from negative impacts.
$25 million reach 189 firms in tourism loan programme
Broken down by category, restaurants accounted for the most funds, at a 38 per cent share, followed by hotels (25 per cent), guesthouses (25 per cent).
4.1 billion parcels handled over China’s National Day holiday
Between Oct 1 and Oct 7, some 2.14 billion parcels were sent, a year-on-year increase of 7.23 per cent for the same period.