Behind the making and marketing of ‘trendy’ dog breeds in South Korea
Pet industry insiders warn that the sale of trendy dog breeds without careful consideration, coupled with the excessive breeding of popular dogs by puppy mills, could lead to a…
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Do Korean doctors make too much money?
Some say doctors oppose med school quota hike to protect their turf, while others believe they deserve fair compensation for their vital services.
Nearly two in three workers in Singapore willing to move overseas for their jobs: Survey
The most prominent factor encouraging Singapore workers to relocate is financial and economic reasons, similar to Southeast Asian and global trends.
Government will announce timeline for diesel subsidy rationalisation when it is ready- Malaysia Economy Minister
One of the main considerations for the diesel subsidy rationalisation is the sequencing, which is key in maintaining the balance between wage growth, putting money in the…
Employers’ Confederation in Thailand against blanket minimum wage hike
Nearly 200 entities in the private sector are opposed to the government’s plan to raise the minimum wage nationwide to 400 baht per day from October 1.
Back from turbulent seas: MV Abdullah crew members end horrid journey
The family members, who gathered at the port, were elated to see their loved ones return home about a month after the ship was released by Somali pirates.
Identity of man found dead at home still a mystery after coroner’s inquiry
Investigations revealed that the real Abdul Rahman Bin Majid, who has the same identity card number as the dead man’s purported one, is still alive and has been living at a…
President Yoon to set up new office to address low birth rate
South Korea recorded a birth rate of 0.72 in 2023, and there are predictions that things will get worse over time.
Chinese Covid-19 whistleblower due for release after four years in jail
Zhang Zhan, 40, had travelled to Wuhan in early 2020 from Shanghai, posting first-hand accounts from crowded hospitals and empty streets that painted a more dire picture of the…
A CNG driver and his pet Mona: A bond between two unlikely companions
CNG driver Alamgir Hossain explained how he had found the Cockatiel when she was just around one month old. From then on, with utmost care and love, the bird became the apple of…