Pressure on for Indonesian businesses to reduce plastic waste
A waste reduction roadmap issued by the then-environment and forestry ministry in 2019 has seen little progress in its implementation as the private sector has not adhered to the…
Korean population could drop by 85% in next 100 years: study
South Korea’s population could drop to 7.53 million by 2125 — a sharp fall from the current 51.68 million. This would be even less than the current population of Seoul alone,…
Brace for price hikes across the board, Malaysian consumers told
This is because manufacturers and those in the affected sectors may not be able to absorb higher costs and would likely pass on to consumers.
Four dead, 38 missing after ferry sinks near Bali, agency says
The boat was carrying 53 passengers and 12 crew members, as well as 22 vehicles, Indonesia's Search and Rescue agency said.
Bill to ban minors in the Philippines from social media use pushed by senator
Senator Panfilo Lacson cited a United Nations Children’s Fund study that revealed Filipino minors have become vulnerable to cyberbullying, body image pressures, and online…
Thai government faces leadership vacuum as court suspends PM Paetongtarn
The ruling has sparked debate over the political trajectory ahead—whether the process will be swift or drawn out depends on whether the court calls for further witnesses or…
Dalai Lama says only his organisation can name his successor; Beijing pushes back
Many observers widely expect China to name its rival successor to the Dalai Lama post, as a Beijing-backed leader would help legitimise its rule in Tibet, which has long resisted…
Bangladesh ex-PM Hasina gets six months in jail for contempt of court
The sentence will take effect once the convicts surrender before the court or are arrested by law enforcers.
Rains, rice planting send vegetable prices soaring in Nepal
In a matter of two weeks, kitchen essentials have become doubly dear, according to the Kalimati Fruits and Vegetable Market.
New high-rises in Kuala Lumpur fuel fears of worsening congestion
Residents of Taman Intan Baiduri want Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) to make it a requirement that new developments have direct access to Middle Ring Road 2 (MRR2). They are…