Depression prevalence doubles in Japan: OECD survey
The spread of novel coronavirus infections appears to have more than doubled the number of people experiencing depression in Japan, according to an international survey on mental…
From seabed to a museum: How divers recovered artefacts from Singapore’s historic shipwrecks
Two historical shipwrecks have been excavated from Singapore's waters and recoveries include ceramic pieces dating back to the 14th century. have been salvaged. Here's a look at…
Malaysia to recruit close to 20,000 teachers
Malaysia will embark on a special recruitment drive to recruit teachers for four states facing a shortage, the Education Minister has announced.
World Bank’s worst-case scenario for Indonesia just got worse
The World Bank sees a greater downside risk in Indonesia following the emergence of more contagious COVID-19 variants.
Will Bangladesh face another refugee influx from Myanmar
With a civil war brewing in Myanmar, Bangladesh has much to worry about, as the face-off between the junta and the National Unity Government and its allies could result in a…
Giving your kid a mobile phone?
Interviews show that children are getting their first phone around 10 or 11, although some got them when they were just eight. But screen-time limits and content controls are a…
Fluent in four languages, Malaysian girl Nadia’s ethnicity remains a mystery
The 22-year-old who has over 18,000 followers prefers to call herself only Malaysian
India set to organise two-day summit on Green Hydrogen Initiatives involving BRICS nations
The summit on June 22 and 23 will offer a platform to discuss Green Hydrogen initiatives and measures to take it to the next level in different countries.
Korea far behind world average in renewable energy
South Korea ranks at the bottom in terms of using renewable energy, according to an OECD survey.
Busan Mayor Park Heong-joon maps out city’s future in 2030 World Expo bid
Busan will be able to present a vision for the future where humans and technologies coexist at the center of global society, he says.