Distribution of US$2.9 billion Sara cash aid in Malaysia begins tomorrow, highest in history
The Sara aid will be increased to RM2,100 in 2025 compared to RM1,200 in 2024 for eligible households recorded in the eKasih system.
Why China is boosting public science education amid tech competition with the US
Despite decades of official emphasis, a government report in 2022 found that the system of science popularisation in China can be described as “hot at the top, warm in the…
Vietnamese doctor accused of murdering pregnant lover, dismembering body to hide affair
36-year-old Danh Son, a general surgery specialist at Dong Nai General Hospital, is facing charges of murder, as well as robbery and illegal possession of military weapons.
Still no law on motorcycle taxis in the Philippines as 60,000 jobs at stake
Without the needed regulatory system, however, the problem with unregistered motorcycle taxis would only worsen.
Indonesia vows to complete AI regulation in three months
Second deputy communications minister Nezar Patria said regulating AI was important to minimise the potential risks of the technology and ensure it was beneficial to people.
Cold weather and snowfall in Nepal may delay HPV drive in some mountain districts
Officials plan to postpone the vaccination campaign in affected areas to March, when snow melts.
Thailand to produce 100,000-400,000 doses of avian flu vaccine yearly
The Government Pharmaceutical Organization plans to expand its production capacity to obtain industrial-level licenses and to develop vaccine production in accordance with current…
One-third of diesel vehicles in Kathmandu fail emission tests
Random on-the-spot emission testing of vehicles on the road has been a long overdue plan of the metropolis, which was considered necessary to reduce growing air pollution in the…
Kerala government to declare missing Wayanad landslide victims as deceased
This decision aims to facilitate financial aid distribution to their families.
How Beijing seeks to jump-start wavering economy
Among the key steps taken recently include consumer subsidies, rate cuts, encouraging homebuyers, more debt, and bonds for buildings.