South Korea faces new social challenge: Isolated people
The Seoul city government estimates that as much as 129,000 people aged between 19 and 39 remain extremely secluded, either due to social withdrawal or isolation, as of January…
Cambodia warns of ‘virus threat’ posed by bush meat
Environment ministry spokesman Neth Pheaktra said that wildlife plays an important role in ensuring the sustainability of food for the population, while biodiversity plays an…
Dhaka residents complain of gas leaks
Many city dwellers complained of gas leaks in parts of Dhaka last night, with some leaving their homes for the streets out of fear.
Over 40% drop in people sleeping rough on Singapore streets in 2022
While efforts have been stepped up to offer such rough sleepers help, about half of those surveyed said they had not sought community or government assistance.
Taiwan finds carcinogenic substance in two instant noodles from Malaysia, Indonesia
Aside from leading to lymphoma and leukaemia, ethylene oxide can also seriously irritate the skin and eyes of anyone who comes into contact with the substance and even trigger…
Malaria cases spike in Pakistan, Malawi after ‘climate-driven’ disasters
Cases in Pakistan last year, after devastating floods left a third of the country underwater, rose four-fold to 1.6 million, according to the World Health Organisation.
Hundreds of houses gutted in Rohingya camp fire
The incident took place at Rohingya Camp number 21 around 9:00pm, with hundreds of Rohingya houses made of bamboo and plastic were burnt.
Indonesia begins repatriation of 1,200 nationals from conflict-ridden Sudan
Indonesia is among the many countries that have been actively rescuing its citizens from Sudan since violence between Khartoum’s military and the RSF broke down less than two…
Hong Kong’s jobless rate falls to 3.1% as decline continues
Total employment increased by about 3,900 to 3,654,100 while the labour force also rose by around 3,200 to 3,769,200.
Who is running for president in Indonesia’s 2024 election?
Indonesia is set to hold a presidential election next year, with three men so far vying for the top job in the world's third-largest democracy.