Anime film “Your Name” producer referred to prosecutors for suspected violation of child prostitution law
The producer had previously been indicted on suspected child prostitution and child pornography offences.
Plans for Thai maid to inherit $3.7 million in assets from French boss hit a snag
The plan was put on hold when authorities found potential legal breaches after scrutinising the shareholding structure of her boss’ company GVNE, reported Bangkok Post.
Beijingers unwind in ‘hush hour’ as community libraries spread
By 2021, more than 90 percent of the city's population had easy access to community libraries at 6,830 locations.
Singapore waging war against drugs; death penalty effective deterrent: Minister for Home Affairs
In 2019, Singapore changed its policy towards drug abusers. Now, those who abuse drugs without committing other offences are sent for treatment and do not get a criminal record.…
Has money displaced romance on dates?
For individuals who do not prioritise or desire romantic relationships, the preference for a 9 to 1 ratio in sharing dating expenses signals her limited willingness to invest…
One dead, another injured as tree falls in Kuala Lumpur city centre
Firemen at the scene found 17 vehicles that had been pinned by the fallen tree. The KL Monorail line was also blocked and a bus stop damaged.
Singapore is world’s 4th wealthiest city, overtaking London: Report
The Republic is now home to 244,800 resident millionaires or individuals with liquid investable wealth of US$1 million (S$1.35 million) or more, 336 centi-millionaires with…
Vietnam completes first liver transplant for an acute liver failure patient
This success further reaffirms the high healthcare reputation of Viet Duc Hospital and demonstrates the expertise of Vietnamese doctors in organ transplantation, which is now…
Nearly 2,000 animals, 25% of them protected species, saved from glue traps since 2014
While the immobilising glue causes prolonged suffering and distress to the animals, fewer than one in five people in Singapore is aware of the ill effects of glue traps, a survey…
Police seek arrest warrant for med student who killed girlfriend
The Seoul Seocho Police Station said the suspect, whom the authorities only identified as a student at a top medical school, was detained after allegedly stabbing his girlfriend…