Operation on as Shirani forest fire continues to rage
According to some locals, the signs are ominous and they fear the fire is gaining force and unless it is smothered soon, it will ravage more areas.
Malaysia places temporary export ban on chickens
Beginning June 1, the export of chickens – now numbering 3.6 million a month – will be stopped until the price and supply stabilise.
Medical workers leave for home as case numbers fall
After undergoing days of closed-loop management and quarantine to comply with prevention and control regulations, medics will soon be reunited with their families.
Vending machines with frozen signature items from chain restaurants on the rise
As the number of patrons at restaurants has not bounced back to pre-coronavirus times, operators of eateries are looking to seize the business moment by selling their dishes in…
UNICEF: Risk for global child malnutrition crisis now severe
The organisation said that severe wasting – where children were too thin for their height – is the most immediate, visible and life-threatening form of malnutrition.
Phnom Penh residents urged to save water
An official said the capital's water supply was affected by the dry season, with lower than average river levels causing water imbalances.
Vietnam’s Deputy PM offers WEF solution to avert global food crisis
He also called on countries and international organisations to collaborate with Vietnam to come up with measures to respond to climate change.
Pakistan finance minister rules out removal of fuel, energy subsidies ahead of IMF talks
The IMF has made the resumption of its programme with Pakistan, along with a $2 billion expansion, conditional on the reversal of these subsidies.
Long road ahead: Life as nonbinary in Indonesia
Merely inviting a gay couple to appear on one of the most popular YouTube podcast channels in Indonesia brought up rehashed “discourses” and hate speech on social media.
Key to tackling impact of pandemic, Ukraine war: Act fast, act in unison
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina laid out five proposals to strengthen regional cooperation in a message at the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific of the UN.