Tax, interest repayments eat up 27% of South Korean’s income
As non-consumption expenditures increase, disposable income used for the personal consumption of goods and services decreases.
Vietnam’s universities open new digital-related majors to meet students’ demands
Many universities are aiming to keep up with the inevitable trend of digital transformation in the fourth industrial revolution and students' demands.
More Korean women think marriage, childbirth unnecessary: Survey
The study suggested that the importance of marriage and childbirth appear to be connected to respondents' perception of Korean society.
Indonesia’s civil servants wary of ‘compulsory’ move to new capital
“As a civil servant, I support this plan. But it’s a shame that the discussion always revolves around ‘duty’ and ‘compulsory relocation’", one said.
Pheu Thai deputy denies meeting Thaksin in Hong Kong
Although Thaksin has been living in self-imposed exile, he is regarded as having immense influence on Pheu Thai, an offshoot of his first political party.
Jokowi may prefer Ganjar, but will his supporters follow suit?
When Jokowi gathered thousands of his supporters last year, bigwigs were visibly uncomfortable with the political muscle-flexing of the former governor.
A year on, Bangladesh election committee yet to earn trust
The last two general elections were not held in a free or fair manner and that eroded the general public's faith in ECs, said Badiul Alam Majumdar.
Buying cannabis online was like ordering takeout pizza, says former abuser
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime said in its World Drug Report 2022 that the previous downward trend of global cannabis seizures was reversed in 2020 during the…
Turkey earthquake a lesson and a warning for Indonesia: Meteorology agency
The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency head Dwikorita Karnawati also said Indonesia was similarly vulnerable to earthquakes at a similar scale.
Malaysia’s digital fraud ‘kill switch’ not a cure-all: Experts
Experts called for a stronger role by the National Scam Response Centre, which was recently allocated RM10 million to help Malaysians combat online fraud and scams.