Experts call for upgrading of Thai massage standards
The deaths of two people triggered fears among people about Thai massage in December last year.
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Dog left behind after Jeju Air crash visits memorial
Pudding belonged to a 79-year-old man, identified as the oldest crash victim. He had traveled abroad with eight family members to celebrate his 80th birthday.
Mum didn’t know son was married: More sham marriages in Singapore in 2024
Between January and September in 2024, there were 32 cases of marriage of convenience, up from four cases during the same period in 2023.
‘It’s just subtle, not serious’: What Koreans miss when downplaying racism
Contrary to the common belief among many Koreans, racism in Korea may not be as subtle as they think.
Experts warn of growing AI risks for ‘Generation Beta’
Nepal has only just begun to explore the implications of AI. Proposed reforms, such as incorporating internet safety into school curriculums, are steps in the right direction.
Wealthy Koreans live longer, healthier lives: data
Women live healthy lives 4.55 years longer than men, while people are spending more years in poor health, study finds.
Why Karachi thirsts for water
Water ‘tankers’ barrelling down the road are a common sight even in Karachi’s ‘posh’ areas, illustrating the greatest issue confronting this city’s residents — water…
Rising car ownership in Indian cities triggers fights over parking
Rising private vehicle ownership, residential construction without the creation of adequate parking space and mismanagement of existing parking facilities have made parking in…
The thrill of the click: Malaysians increasingly enamoured over online shopping
Many have grown to rely on official online stores and established e-commerce platforms given the convenience and ease of online shopping with benefits they may not enjoy at…
Reimagining Pol Pot’s tomb: Young Cambodians grapple with dark past
The project, crafted by two young Cambodian architects, has stirred discussions about the intersection of history, memory and reconciliation in a nation still healing from its…