S’poreans eating too much salt, more than one in three now has high blood pressure
But there is some good news: The war on sugar seems to be having an impact, with diabetes and high cholesterol figures down a shade.
Asean, China, and UNODC agree to address criminal scams in Southeast Asia
Profits of organized crime groups in the region have reached unprecedented levels, and illicit money is increasingly moving through the regional casino industry and other large…
Lawmakers to reallocate intelligence funds to government units fighting for Philippines’ right over West Philippine Sea
According to the lawmakers, the decision “underscores the need to ensure that resource allocation aligns with national priorities and the urgent needs of the citizenry.
Jokowi flexes political muscle to ensure future of clan
Political experts have argued that so long as Jokowi has no exclusive command of any major political party when he steps down as president, the fate of his nascent political…
Bali to use tourist tax for waste management, cultural preservation
At least 3.4 million foreign tourists visited Bali as of August this year, according to Bali provincial administration data, with an expected total of 5.5 million foreign tourists…
Myanmar garment workers struggle to survive – and keep up with global orders
Since the coup, major brands like Marks & Spencer have either stopped sourcing from Myanmar or announced that they will stop sourcing from it.
Jokowi’s son Kaesang becomes youth party chief, laying groundwork for Indonesian political dynasty
Analysts say the move was to boost Mr Widodo’s influence ahead of the presidential and legislative elections in Feb 2024, and regional polls in Nov 2024.
Energy ministry ascertaining facts after Russian embassy says LPG delivered to Pakistan
Energy imports make up the majority of Pakistan’s external payments and discounted fuel from Russia offers some respite as Islamabad faces an acute balance of payments problem.
In murdered Sikh separatist’s ancestral village in Punjab, few remember him
Many villagers can barely remember Mr Nijjar – who shunned the normal practice of returning to the village after moving to Canada in the 1990s – and heard of his death only…
PM Srettha appoints 3-man panel to investigate raid on houses of high-level police officers
The committee is required to report the progress of the investigation to the PM every 10 days, and will have 30 days to complete its work and submit its report directly to the PM.